Rikki Love
Kings Mountain,NC
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than three years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia, NC
07.2016 - Current
- Provide patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provide emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Develop educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitor vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instruct patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Nursing Assistant
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia , NC
07.2016 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05-2021
High School Diploma -
Cherryville High School
Cherryville, NC06-2011
Skills
- Critical care
- Titrate drips such as Levophed, Cardene, Cardizem, Precedex
- Care for three to four critical care patients, ages ranging from nineteen plus
- Charge nurse, facilitating, answering, and assistant a twenty-six bed unit
- Delegate tasks appropriately
- Chair of the performance improvement council for shared governance
Accomplishments
- Received two good catch awards on my unit.
- Received the team star award on my unit as a nursing assistant.
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude at Western Carolina University.
- Was President of NSNA for my ADN class.
- Coordinated a team and donations on my unit for the Gastonia American Heart Walk.
Certification
- RN Licence #333368 exp:11/30/2024
- ACLS/BLS certified Exp: 07/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - Current
Nursing Assistant
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gaston College
High School Diploma -
Cherryville High School
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