Regina Pierson
Registered Nurse
Liberty Lake ,WA
Summary
Devoted Emergency Room Nurse with 5 years of experience caring for critical patients utilizing analytical thinking and assessment skills to prioritize patient needs. Prepared to assist doctors in emergency medical care and maintain highest quality nursing standards. Current license to practice as an RN in the states of Washington and Missouri, with a Compact License. Emergency Room Travel Nurse with 2 years of travel experience working in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Maine, and Washington.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Deaconess Freestanding ER Via TNAA
Spokane, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Via TNAa
Bangor , ME
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Via Nomad Health
Fort Smith , AR
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital Via Nomad Health
Tahlequah, OK
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox Health
Springfield, Missouri
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Worked Full Time from Jan 2018 until July 2019- PRN from July 2019 until April 2021
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Cox Health (Cox Monett)
Monett, MO
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Interviewed patients, assessed priorities and documented case activity.
- Consulted with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to support patient's treatment plan.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Facilitated orientation, training, and ongoing staff development by assisting in coaching, developing, and corrective action of personal.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Cox Health (Meyer Orthopedic And Rehab Hosptial)
Springfield, MO
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Kept organized records of facility's services and utilization of inpatient beds.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Emergency Room Technician
Cox Health
Springfield, MO
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Psychiatric Technician
Cox Health
Springfield, MO
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
General Manager
Kum & Go
West Des Moines, IA
08.1998 - 01.2015
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Education
MBA - Certificate in Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Springfield, MO12.2017
Skills
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Interpreting EKGs
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Examination
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Ng Tube
Certification
- PALS - 2018- Present
- ACLS- 2018- Present
- BLS- 2014- Present
- TNCC- 2018- Present
- ENPC- 2019- Present
- NIHSS- 2018- Present
- NRP- 2020- Present
- CPI- 2022- Present
- N-95 Fit Test- Expires 8/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Deaconess Freestanding ER Via TNAA
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Via TNAa
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Via Nomad Health
07.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital Via Nomad Health
01.2021 - 07.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Cox Health (Cox Monett)
03.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager
Cox Health (Meyer Orthopedic And Rehab Hosptial)
07.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox Health
01.2018 - 04.2021
Emergency Room Technician
Cox Health
12.2015 - 01.2018
Psychiatric Technician
Cox Health
01.2015 - 12.2015
General Manager
Kum & Go
08.1998 - 01.2015
MBA - Certificate in Healthcare Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College
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