Rhea Hibbert
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Dedicated RN with expertise in enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor new nurses and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal treatment plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Preceptor
Broward Health Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing compassionate and skilled nursing care in a telemetry unit/neuroscience unit.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient treatment plans, leading to better overall health outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of patient care.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for the telemetry unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Monitored patients vital signs and ECG readings continuously, promptly identifying any abnormalities requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Utilized Epic Software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Supported the onboarding process for new nurses, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles and responsibilities.
- Contributed to the development of effective strategies for reducing nursing staff turnover, ultimately increasing overall job satisfaction and performance.
- Mentored new graduate nurses in clinical skills, enhancing their practical knowledge and confidence.
Registered Nurse
Kingston Public Hospital
Kingston, Jamaica
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities in electronic records system.
- Conducted initial assessments, identifying patient needs and developing care plans accordingly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay updated on nursing best practices and technologies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of The West Indies
Mona, Jamaica09-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Tracheostomy care
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation, using Epic.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to numerous patients on a medical surgical/ neuro science units.
- Preceptor- Assisted new graduate nurses become acclimatized to their new unit and to understand, appreciate and implement hospital policy, to provide the best patient care.
Certification
- ACLS Training - Current
- BLS Training - Current
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Preceptor
Broward Health Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kingston Public Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of The West Indies