Richard Luce
Bethel
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Graduated Cum Laude from Vermont Technical College.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Menig Nursing Home
11.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and promoting clinical excellence within the team.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Genesis at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment strategies for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on chronic disease management, enhancing health outcomes through effective communication.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly identifying changes and implementing appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Registered Nurse
Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UVMMC Central Vermont Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse
Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT05.2013
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Medical Screening
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient assessments
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Menig Nursing Home
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Genesis at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation
03.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
01.2024 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
07.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
09.2017 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice
03.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UVMMC Central Vermont Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Education and Training
other
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