Rebekah Bolin
Decatur
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Huntsville Hospital, excelling in patient care and staff management. Proven ability to train and lead teams, implement care plans, and enhance patient safety. Skilled in medical record auditing and process evaluation, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for challenging and dynamic nursing role. Proven track record in delivering exceptional patient care, with strong skills in clinical assessments, medication administration, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on achieving positive patient outcomes and supporting team success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ER/ICU Veterinary Nurse
Huntsville Veterinary Specialists and Emergency
09.2022 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Maintained accurate medical records for efficient patient care and treatment followup.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Reduced stress levels of hospitalized animals through continuous monitoring, comfort measures, and appropriate environmental adjustments.
- Supported veterinarians in successfully diagnosing complex cases by performing diagnostic imaging such as radiographs.
- Collaborated with veterinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated pet owners on preventive healthcare measures, enhancing overall pet wellness within the practice''s clientele base.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Contributed to successful emergency response situations by remaining calm under pressure while assisting with life-saving procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients under direct supervision of veterinarians, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed laboratory tests to diagnose illnesses and monitor ongoing treatment progress.
Veterinary ER Nurse
Veterinary Regional Referral Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving toxicity/poisoning, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Charge Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Guided and led 20-25 nurses, 10-12 patient care aids, and 2 unit secretaries in nephrologhy/medical surgical unit and coordinated, delegated tasks and managed 8-10 nurses and 5-6 ancillary staff members per shift.
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs, patient care aids, and unit secretaries during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
- Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Trained multiple new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
- Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
- Maintained staff scheduling and payroll through Kronos system.
- Managed patient/family member complaints and concerns using de-escalating techniques.
- Assisted with monthly staff meetings.
- Interviewing and hiring RNs, LPNs, patient care aids, and unit secretaries.
- Auditing of charting, including pain management, foley catheter care, central line care, soft restraint use, admission assessments, and discharge assessment.
- Assisted in the implementation of Cerner EMR as a superuser.
- Assisted in the implementation of new central line care procedures.
Staff Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
12.2010 - 07.2016
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history and procedures with providers.
- Cared for patients in 38-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of nephrology and medical surgical patients in challenging inpatient environment.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Updated patient charts using iCare and Cerner (Cerner superuser) with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 4-7 patients daily.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Served as relief charge nurse preparing nursing and patient care aid assignments and providing assistance to fellow nurses, patient care aids, and unit secretaries
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, Al05.2010
Skills
- Alabama Nursing License ( 1-127810, Exp 12/31/2026)
- Medical Record Auditing
- Staff Management
- Peritoneal Dialysis training
- Patient Care and Care Planning
- Employee Performance
- Patient Safety
- Veterinary Laboratory and Radiology
- Veterinary ER nursing
Timeline
ER/ICU Veterinary Nurse
Huntsville Veterinary Specialists and Emergency
09.2022 - Current
Veterinary ER Nurse
Veterinary Regional Referral Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2022
Charge Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2020
Staff Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
12.2010 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Calhoun Community College
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