Regina Gaddis
Trumann,AR
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 20+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, leadership skills offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities with progressive career history in the intensive care and medical-surgical units. Knowledgeable about EMR/EHR charting, IV insertion, maintenance and medication administration. Personal experience with home telehealth visits, IV antibiotic administration and wound care. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Head Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2023
- Oversaw delivery patient care on cardiac medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of RNs, LPNs, PCAs, and unit clerks
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, MI, arrhythmias and other conditions
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and central line management. Monitored IV drips, fluids and antibiotics while observing for adverse reactions. Blood products administration, collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Participated in QA measures to improve patient safety and quality of care
Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing
Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 110-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 65 employees across several departments
- Recruited, hired, and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents, provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development to employees
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients
- Established and monitored infection control and immunization programs
- Evaluated work performance of 50 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
- Organized and facilitated department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications
OR Nurses - Travel Registered Nurse, Assessment and Triage
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information for pediatric and adolescent cancer patients
- Performed additional nurse duties such as performing vital signs, accessed ports, CVL care, including Hickman catheters and PICC lines, blood draws, and starting IVs for diagnostic tests
- Verified and updated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws
Registered Nurse, ICU
Crittenden Regional Medical Center
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions, assisted in emergency situations
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management, including ETTs and trachs
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients, including IV drips, ventilators, NIPPV therapy, arterial lines, and more
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Practice Nurse
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Delta Technical Institute
Jonesboro, AR07.1994
Skills
- Staff Supervision and Staff Management
- Precepting and Staff Education and Training
- Acute Care and Long Term Care Expertise and Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures and Infection Control Measures
- Trained in EPIC, EMR/EHR, Telehealth E-visits
- Medical Record Auditing
- Patient Assessments and Care Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Telemetry Monitoring
- BLS/ACLS certified
Accomplishments
- Received Excellence in Critical Care Award from AACN on two occasions
- BLS and ACLS certified by American Heart Association
- Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Head Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing
Three Rivers Healthcare and Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 05.2017
OR Nurses - Travel Registered Nurse, Assessment and Triage
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse, ICU
Crittenden Regional Medical Center
11.2010 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Practice Nurse
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Delta Technical Institute
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