Rebekah Ziemski
Registered Nurse
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
ECU Occupational Health
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Implemented stress-reduction interventions at the workplace, contributing to improved mental well-being among staff members.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Managed immunization campaigns, significantly reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the company.
- Collaborated with management to develop policies for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, resulting in decreased absenteeism.
- Served as a resource for employees experiencing personal or family health issues, offering guidance on available resources and support services.
- Provided ongoing health education to employees, fostering a culture of wellness and selfcare.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals by effectively utilizing electronic health record systems for information sharing purposes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a range of nursing procedures such as IV insertion, wound care management, and airway maintenance during emergency situations.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights by establishing trust through open communication channels and addressing any concerns or grievances that arose throughout their stay in the emergency department setting.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on emergency department protocols while fostering professional growth opportunities.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to diverse patient populations within the emergency department setting.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgement in rapidly changing situations, enabling swift interventions that prevented further complications or deterioration of patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health maintenance strategies to promote optimal recovery.
- Supported the professional development of student nurses through effective mentoring and supervision during clinical rotations within the emergency department.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carolina East Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2018
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
Wilmington, NC 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Craven Community College
New Bern 05.2001 -
Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ECU Occupational Health
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
03.2018 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carolina East Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Craven Community College
05.2001 -