Revonda Welch
Marion,VA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with over 35 years of experience. Registered Nurse at Carrington Place At Wytheville, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to implement evidence-based interventions, leading to improved patient outcomes and a culture of safety within healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carrington Place At Wytheville
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Mountain Laurel of Rural Retreat
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Valley Health Care Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Southwestern Mental Health Instatute
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
VDOC /Marion CorrectionalTreatment Center
07.2007 - 01.2018
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA05-2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Critical care
- Medication distribution
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Cardiac care
- Long-term care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Mental health nursing
- Seizure management
- Feeding assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Medical evaluation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carrington Place At Wytheville
02.2023 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Mountain Laurel of Rural Retreat
07.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Valley Health Care Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Southwestern Mental Health Instatute
12.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
VDOC /Marion CorrectionalTreatment Center
07.2007 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Wytheville Community College
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