Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Clinical Rotations
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Rhonda Bailey

Saint Petersburg

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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Advent Health Carrollwood
07.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Recipient of Team and Individual Daisy Awards for dedication to superior patient care.
  • Experience on a Med/Surg Tele unit, with specific focuses on: Surgical, GI, and Respiratory.

Patient Services Technician

St. Anthony’s Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2023
  • Perform necessary and requested patient care procedures, including vital sign monitoring, scheduled blood glucose checks, bladder scans, and Foley catheter insertion.
  • Assist with Activities of daily living, such as toileting, bathing, ambulating, and feeding.
  • Record intake and output of food, fluids, urine, and body drainage.
  • Assist nursing staff with procedures, such as wound cleaning, bandage changing, etc.
  • Served as unit secretary on a busy med-surg tele unit (previously an orthopedic unit).
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.
  • Recipient of a Team Daisy Award for our dedication and teamwork through 2 years as a Covid Unit.
  • Experience on a Med/Surg Tele unit, with specific focuses on: Ortho, GI, and Respiratory (Covid).

Certified Nursing Assistant

Apollo Health & Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Cared for patients in a long-term skilled nursing facility.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Education

Associates Degree - Nursing

St. Petersburg College
05.2022

Nurse Assistant Training Program -

American Red Cross
03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Marine Science-Biology

University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
01.2010

Associates of Science - Biology

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
01.1994

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Effective time management
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Dependable team collaborator
  • Intravenous therapy management
  • Medical assessment
  • Diabetes management
  • Mentoring new staff

Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

Florida Board of Nursing Multistate RN License #RN9625995 (March 2023)

Clinical Rotations

  • North Bay Hospital (120 hours) - Nursing Care Management
  • Develop and implement nursing care plans for patients and coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate integrated and comprehensive care.
  • Performed routine assessments, intakes, discharges, and direct care for patients.
  • North Bay Hospital (96 hours)
  • Performed direct patient care.
  • Assisted student peers in learning how to navigate and chart in Cerner.
  • Saint Anthony's Hospital (242 hours)
  • Participated in medication passes with the clinical instructor.
  • Mease Countryside Hospital (242 hours)
  • Collaborated with a preceptor to provide optimal care and comfort for clients on Oncology unit.
  • Mease Countryside Hospital (120 hours)
  • Implemented excellent care at the medical-surgical unit, negotiated the plan of care by collaborating with the clients and other healthcare teams to implement the nursing care plan.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advent Health Carrollwood
07.2023 - Current

Patient Services Technician

St. Anthony’s Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Apollo Health & Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 04.2018

Associates Degree - Nursing

St. Petersburg College

Nurse Assistant Training Program -

American Red Cross

Bachelor of Science - Marine Science-Biology

University of Tampa

Associates of Science - Biology

Monroe Community College