Rebekah Patterson

Victoria,Texas

Overview

years of professional experience

Victoria College

02.2022 - Current

Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
Represented the organization at public events, advocating for its mission and values in the community.
Collaborated with executive leadership to develop annual performance reviews for employees.
Managed conflict resolution among faculty members, fostering a positive working environment.
Oversaw financial management, ensuring responsible budgeting and resource allocation.
Reviewed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Mentored new faculty members, providing guidance on roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the position.
Organized professional development opportunities for fellow faculty members to enhance their knowledge of industry trends.
Enhanced faculty communication by implementing a structured meeting agenda and minutes system.
Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.

Citizens Medical Center

09.2021 - 06.2022

Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing nursing practice standards within the medical-surgical unit.

Kerrville State Hospital

11.2018 - 08.2021

Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
Organized and led regular training sessions for staff members on infection prevention topics, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities.
Collaborated with clinical leaders to develop policies and procedures related to infectious disease management, improving overall patient care standards.
Educated patients and families about infectious disease prevention strategies, fostering increased understanding and engagement in self-care activities.

Victoria College

02.2022 - Current

Citizens Medical Center

09.2021 - 06.2022

Kerrville State Hospital

11.2018 - 08.2021