Rhonda Patterson
Soddy,TN
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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
ASN-RN Patient Logistic Specalist
Erlanger Baroness Hospital EROC
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed the transfer of patients from outlying facilities to my facility.
- Set up transportation for patients through EMS and Life Force.
- Responsible for notifying appropriate persons and physicians of rapid responses and code blue through out the facility.
- Responsible for connecting physicians at separate facilities for consultations in order to continue patient care or provide a higher level of care.
- Acted as PRN House Supervisor, attended codes/rapid responses, diffused situations within the facility.
ASN-RN
Erlanger East Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Clinical Shift Leader on med-surg/ telemetry and orthopedics.
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Trauma ICU
03.1986 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Pediatrics
07.1985 - 05.1986
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Trauma ICU
07.1983 - 07.1985
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Postpartum
07.1982 - 07.1983
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Med-surg
07.1981 - 07.1982
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Charge RN
Education
Associate of Science -
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN07.1981
High School Diploma -
Adelphian Academy
Holly, MI05.1979
Skills
- HIPAA Education
- Family Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Trauma Recovery
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Personal Care Needs
- Intravenous Therapy
- Emergency Procedures
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Education
- CRRT
Timeline
ASN-RN Patient Logistic Specalist
Erlanger Baroness Hospital EROC
08.2019 - 06.2023
ASN-RN
Erlanger East Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2019
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Trauma ICU
03.1986 - 03.2018
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Pediatrics
07.1985 - 05.1986
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Trauma ICU
07.1983 - 07.1985
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Postpartum
07.1982 - 07.1983
ASN-RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Med-surg
07.1981 - 07.1982
Associate of Science -
Southern Adventist University
High School Diploma -
Adelphian Academy
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