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Robyn Thornburg

Tampa,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse with 15 years of clinical experience who ensures high standards of culturally competent care to diverse populations, with a special interest in perioperative / postoperative surgical need, high risk OB patient care and other diverse women's health needs. Demonstrated strengths are critical thinking skills, autonomy, strong work ethic, integrity, and an interactive personality. Also employed these skills and to be a Health and Wellness Coach tasked with assessing health and advising clients on behavioral and lifestyle changes based on health conditions and p personal goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter

Hueman People Solutions
03.2022 - Current
  • Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
  • Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
  • Enhanced employee retention rates through comprehensive candidate screening and interview techniques, thereby reducing the need for travel nurses.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to create accurate job descriptions, ensuring alignment with organizational requirements and candidate expectations.
  • Delivered outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, leading to positive feedback and higher referral rates.
  • Reduced time-to-fill rates by proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates for critical healthcare roles.
  • Leveraged social media platforms to reach out to potential candidates effectively, promoting employer brand visibility among targeted talent pools.
  • In my most recent recruiting role, I successfully hired 244 Operating Room and Perianesthesia Registered Nurses, including 27 conversions from agency/contract positions.

Wellness Coach

Self-employed
10.2019 - Current
  • Developed customer base of 75+ clients
  • Strive to eliminate high-risk behavior through education, diet, exercise, stress reduction and clean living for clients
  • Assist clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits
  • Provide one-on-one personal support and mentorship to 75+ clients by developing and reaching health goals and personal goals
  • Supports Health Coach team professional development and strategy sessions
  • Promotes health and wellness services, building strong relationships with team leaders and clients through scheduled and impromptu touchpoints

Registered Nurse, PACU

AdventHealth
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
  • Collected and prepared blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for lab testing
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy

Registered Nurse

INOVA Fairfax Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for preparation and maintenance of pre-op room
  • Assessed and reported patient condition to appropriate staff prior to surgery
  • Ensured patient history and consents were documented properly
  • Administered pre-surgical procedures which included evaluation of physical conditions, assessment of medications, and collaboration with surgical and anesthesia staff
  • Pre-surgical/post operative counseling of patients and families
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments

Registered Nurse

INOVA Alexandria Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension treatment plans
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
  • Participated in Pain Resource Nurse Program
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Managed care from admission to discharge

Labor and Delivery Nurse

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
11.2006 - 04.2013
  • Efficient in role of OB Triage nurse
  • Participated in unit 5S LEAN process improvement project 2012
  • Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marshall University
Huntington
05.2002

Skills

  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Adept at prioritizing workload to meet deadlines
  • Strong clinical judgement
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Problem resolution capability
  • MS Office
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Time management
  • Candidate and client relations

Additional Information

  • Registered Nurse in West Virginia, #100332
  • Registered Nurse in North Carolina, #183235
  • Certified Optavia Coach 2020


Timeline

Recruiter

Hueman People Solutions
03.2022 - Current

Wellness Coach

Self-employed
10.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

AdventHealth
02.2018 - 06.2019

Registered Nurse

INOVA Fairfax Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2015

Registered Nurse

INOVA Alexandria Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2014

Labor and Delivery Nurse

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
11.2006 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marshall University
Robyn Thornburg