Rita Bounds
Denton,MD
Summary
Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with 33 years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Caroline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Denton, MD
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
- Acted as a resource person for colleagues seeking clarification and assistance when dealing with complex cases or unfamiliar procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of professional nursing within an assigned area or departmental setting.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses orienting them on proper procedures related to assessment techniques and documentation practices.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient history, assessments, evaluations, treatments and procedures as per hospital policy requirements.
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing treatments.
- Provided guidance and support to less experienced staff members when needed and assisted them with difficult tasks if necessary.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.
RN Staff Nurse
Complete Care at Corsica Hills
Centreville, MD
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local healthcare regulations.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
RN Staff Nurse
Caroline Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Denton, MD
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
RN Staff Nurse
Autumn Lake at Chesapeake Woods
Cambridge, MD
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
RN Staff Nurse
Genesis The Pines
Easton, MD
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD04.1991
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
Ridgely, MD05-1983
Skills
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Charting and Documentation
- Point-Click-Care EMR
- Wound Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Timeline
Staff RN
Caroline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2024 - 06.2025
RN Staff Nurse
Complete Care at Corsica Hills
01.2023 - 03.2024
RN Staff Nurse
Caroline Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
02.2022 - 01.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Autumn Lake at Chesapeake Woods
05.2020 - 01.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Genesis The Pines
01.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wor-Wic Community College
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
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