Rhonda Prim
Twin Lake,MI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Corewell Health Gerber Hospital, adept in neonatal resuscitation and fostering adaptability. Excelled in mentoring staff and enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices. Proven track record in improving patient recovery outcomes, demonstrating exceptional patient education and direct care skills.
Obstetrics Nurse with 38 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Gerber Hospital
03.1986 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Triage Nurse with answering phones and following algorithms.
Registered Nurse
Dr. I. Dale Carroll, MD
07.1991 - 07.1993
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Putting patients in rooms in preparation for doctor
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI08-1985
High School Diploma -
Reeths Puffer High School
Muskegon, MI06-1982
Skills
- Fetal monitoring
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Newborn care
- Postpartum Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Breastfeeding support
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Student Precepting
- Patient Examination
- Vitals monitoring
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Pain Management
- Training staff
- Electronic Health Records
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Monitor vital signs
- Reliability
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- NRP Certified
- CPR Certified
- STABLE Certified
- EFM Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dr. I. Dale Carroll, MD
07.1991 - 07.1993
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Gerber Hospital
03.1986 - Current
- NRP Certified
- CPR Certified
- STABLE Certified
- EFM Certified
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Muskegon Community College
High School Diploma -
Reeths Puffer High School
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