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Rhonda Garland

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and psychiatric care at HCA Hospitals, adept at medical assessment and health care consultation. Demonstrated ability to implement evidence-based interventions and excel in emergency response, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in collaborative care coordination and patient advocacy, with a proven track record of enhancing patient recovery processes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA Hospitals/Grand Strand Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2011 - 06.2012
  • Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practice guidelines while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
  • Provided direct patient care and management of acute medical issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

HCA Hospitals/LewisGale Medical Center
Salem, Virginia
05.2005 - 11.2011
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
  • Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA
08-2008

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
05-2005

Skills

  • Medical assessment
  • Health care consultation
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Patient assessment
  • OR and ER experience
  • Emergency response
  • Medical screening
  • Intake and discharge

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA Hospitals/Grand Strand Medical Center
11.2011 - 06.2012

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

HCA Hospitals/LewisGale Medical Center
05.2005 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Bluefield University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Virginia Western Community College
Rhonda Garland