Rita Missigman
Dallas,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SCI Dallas, Pennsylvania Department Of Correction
2002.02 - 2023.06
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PANursing
University of Misericordia
Dallas PASkills
- Health Screening
- Data Collection
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chart Updating
- Emergency Response
- Precepting
- Supply Restocking
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Assessment
- Diabetes Management
- Unit Administration
- Patient Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Vaccine Administration
- EMR Systems
- Chest Pain Management
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Collecting Vitals
- Direct Patient Care
- Performing EKGs
- High Level of Autonomy
- EMR / EHR
- Removing Sutures
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Distribution
- Staff Supervision
- Taking Vitals
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SCI Dallas, Pennsylvania Department Of Correction
2002.02 - 2023.06
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Nursing
University of Misericordia
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