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Rhonda Starkey

Blanchard

Summary

Compassionate RN with 22 years of experience in patient care seeking position in outpatient endoscopy unit. Highly focused on achieving positive patient outcomes and working as a team.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource RN

Mercy Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
  • Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
  • Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Mentored new RNs joining the Interventional GI team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and teamwork.

Travel RN

Medpro Staffing
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Oklahoma Heart Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2022
  • Managed the care of patients during the preoperative and postoperative phases of various cardiac procedures and surgeries.
  • Administered conscious sedation and monitored patient throughout procedure and recovery.
  • Performed frequent neurological assessments when needed, specifically following afib ablation.
  • Monitored telemetry readings proficiently and assessed functionality of pacemakers and defibrillators.

RN STAFF NURSE

Mercy Health System
12.2003 - 02.2008
  • Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
  • Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.

Education

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma City, OK
12-2003

Skills

  • Preop and Phase 2 recovery
  • IV insertion and lab draw
  • Advanced endoscopy techniques
  • Endoscopic equipment operation
  • Intraoperative monitoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Compassionate and caring
  • ACLS and BLS

Timeline

Resource RN

Mercy Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Travel RN

Medpro Staffing
12.2022 - 03.2023

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Oklahoma Heart Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2022

RN STAFF NURSE

Mercy Health System
12.2003 - 02.2008

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Oklahoma State University

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