Rebekah Gaylord
Registered Nurse
Wyoming,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Navigator
Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Centers
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted evidence-based practice within the nursing team, contributing to improved quality of care delivery
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through empathetic communication and active listening
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care
- Facilitated timely access to care by coordinating appointments, tests, and procedures for patients across various healthcare systems
- Performed telephone triage assessing and determining the caller’s needs, acuity and extent of the patient’s current condition, concerns, or progressive status
- Instructed and educated patients and families on relevant topics according to assessed needs in a clear and professional manner while assessing caller’s understanding and ability to carry out instructions provided
- Monitored patient’s lab values as well diagnostic tests and reported changes to providers and physicians
- Performed exercise stress tests
- Contributed to increased efficiency in the nursing department by collaboratively developing new processes for documentation and workflow management
- Collaborated and coordinated patient care with various specialties and healthcare providers to promote best possible patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Holland Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided skilled pre- and post-operative nursing care for a variety of procedures including joint replacement, trauma, fractures, craniotomy, laminectomy, spinal discectomy, and fusions; as well as the full spectrum of medical/surgical care
- Monitored post-op vital signs, patient condition and progress
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications and monitored patient response
- Stroke nursing experience to include frequent neurologic and full body assessments
- Performed telemetry monitoring
- Provided ongoing assessment of patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to promote optimal health outcomes
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care
- Emergency Department – experience in treating diverse patient populations, performing initial assessments for patients with serious injuries and illness, and communicating clearly and concisely with distressed patients.
Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations
Hendrick Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Continued Care – experience in head-to-toe assessment including vital signs & pulse oximetry; bathing, bed making, oral hygiene, incontinence care, urine specimen collection, client positioning & intake/output assessment
- Labor & Delivery and Mother Care – experience in antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum and mother-baby care
- Pediatrics – experience in assessing vital signs for pediatric patients
- Mental Health – experience in therapeutic mental health patient communication
- Medical/Surgical Care – experience in full spectrum of medical/surgical care.
Substitute Teacher
Abilene Christian School
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Effective classroom organization & management; able to effectively follow teacher’s plans while enthusiastically creating an atmosphere of excitement for learning
- Flexible and available for last-minute scheduling and comfortable with different age-groups.
Homeschool Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Organizational & time management skills; developed & coordinated effective curriculum for multiple grade levels
- Effective communication skills; proficient in explaining concepts & skills clearly for four children in three grades
- Evaluation of performance & adjusting instruction as necessary for optimal results.
USAF Contracting Officer
05.2003 - 05.2008
- Led squadron of 40 military and civilian personnel for 4 months; responsible for resourcing USAF’s busiest airbase operating 3 types of aircraft and employing 3,000 military and civilian personnel
- Supervised and led flight of 10 military and civilian personnel; oversaw acquisition solicitation, cost/price analysis, evaluation and selection of responsible sources, awards and contract administration
- Entrusted with $5 million contracting warrant.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing, McMurry University
Abilene, TexasBachelor of Science in Economics - undefined
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, ColoradoSkills
Active listening
Independent and Self-Directed
Patient Care Oversight
Organizational Skills
Call triaging
Patient and family education
Time management and stamina
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork and dependability
Patient safety
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 03/01/24
Timeline
Nurse Navigator
Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Centers
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Holland Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations
Hendrick Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Abilene Christian School
09.2019 - 05.2022
Homeschool Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2017
USAF Contracting Officer
05.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing, McMurry University
Bachelor of Science in Economics - undefined
United States Air Force Academy