Regina Hargrove
Athens,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Patient-oriented Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med-Surg patients,Nursery-New Borns,Home Health and ER specialty.born
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
DMH
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
RN Case Manager
Athens Limestone Home Health
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Developed [Type] referral program to maintain long-term patient wellness.
- Utilized professional network to increase referrals from [Number] to [Number].
- Fostered partnerships to increase patient influx and facilitate hospital development.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN
Athens Limestone Hospital Nursery
05.2005 - 05.2008
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Athens Limestone Convalescent Center.
08.2000 - 05.2004
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to [Number] to [Number] patients per day in [Number]-bed unit.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Education
Basics - Basics
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL01.2011
Basics - Nursing Basics
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - ADN
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL05.2005
LPN - Nursing LPN
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL05.2000
High School Diploma -
Marksville High School
Marksville, LA05.1994
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Attention to Detail
- Electronic Health Records
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Assessment
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Cultural Competence
- Clinical Judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
DMH
05.2018 - 05.2022
RN Case Manager
Athens Limestone Home Health
05.2016 - 05.2018
RN
Athens Limestone Hospital Nursery
05.2005 - 05.2008
LPN Charge Nurse
Athens Limestone Convalescent Center.
08.2000 - 05.2004
Basics - Basics
Calhoun Community College
Basics - Nursing Basics
Calhoun Community College
Associate of Applied Science - ADN
Calhoun Community College
LPN - Nursing LPN
Calhoun Community College
High School Diploma -
Marksville High School
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