Rhonda Capouellez
Summary
Registered Nurse with recent experience on an ortho/ trauma unit. Adept in medication and IV administration and excelling in patient assessments. Known for exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate patient advocacy, consistently improving complex patient outcomes.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
05.2011 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- 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.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA12-2017
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Conemaugh School of Nursing
Johnstown, PA06-2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Registered Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
05.2011 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Conemaugh School of Nursing
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