ROCHELLE GRAVES
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for delivering top-notch patient care and medical services. Extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing various health conditions. Known for team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing medical needs. Proficient in clinical assessments and patient management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinating Nurse Practitioner
International SOS
05.2012 - Current
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions while on travel or outside of their home country.
- Identify the best method for medical attention based on members clinical presentation and geographic location.
- Manage approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and live chats with members, clients and families per day.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on pre-travel disease prevention and management strategies to stay healthy while traveling in remote locations.
- Prevent complications by identifying early warning signs and assist with expediting medical care when in remote locations.
- Maintain thorough documentation of all calls per our protocols while adhering to privacy regulations and facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families including safe travel advice.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
- Rapidly assist with medical assessment in order to ensure members received medical treatment in a timely manner and assist with evacuation protocols as needed.
- Communicate effectively with clients, team members and families in order to ensure no delays in medical treatment.
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
10.2009 - 04.2012
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment with rapid response to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as needed.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients, following infection control protocols and ensuring privacy during procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from surgery or other medical procedures.
- Recognized early signs of post-operative complications, such as infection or hematoma, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
- Managed pain effectively for patients by administering medications as prescribed and adjusting doses based on individual needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes by utilizing electronic health records efficiently, ensuring accurate data entry for reimbursement purposes.
ICU Travel Nurse
Medstaff National Medical Staffing
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Performed advanced Critical Nursing care in the Trauma ICU, the Medical/Surgical ICU and the Cardiac ICU
- Comfortable with caring for cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal trauma patients and halo care
- Worked closely with RN's to care for critically ill patients and problem solving.
- Effectively prioritized tasks in high-stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, ensuring efficient patient care delivery.
- Actively participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing hospital-acquired conditions or improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Level II Staff Nurse in Surgical Trauma ICU
University of Pennsylvania
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Proficient experience with the licox, the level 1 infuser, ventriculostomy, swan gance catheters, arterial lines, central lines, lumbar drains. hemovac drains and chest tubes.
- Administered life-saving treatments to critically ill patients, significantly improving patient outcomes.
- Active member of the Pressure Ulcer Committee. In charge of communicating to fellow staff members new interventions in preventing pressure ulcers and advanced treatment of existing wounds.
- Certified to operate continual bedside dialysis (CRRT) on complex patients while titrating multiple vasoactive medications.
Nursing Extern
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Increased student comprehension by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Worked on the Orthopedic Trauma floor observing and assisting an RN preceptor with daily routines of assessment, medication administration, G-tube feeding, TPN and IV administration, NG-tube care and other interventions as needed.
- Continued to work part time as a nursing assistant while obtaining my BSN.
Nurse Extern
Jeanes Hospital, Temple University
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Observed and assisted RN in their daily routines on the medical surgical ward, the OB ward, labor and delivery, telemetry, ICU and Rehabilition unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2006
Skills
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
Timeline
Coordinating Nurse Practitioner
International SOS
05.2012 - Current
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
10.2009 - 04.2012
ICU Travel Nurse
Medstaff National Medical Staffing
05.2009 - 08.2009
Level II Staff Nurse in Surgical Trauma ICU
University of Pennsylvania
05.2006 - 05.2009
Nursing Extern
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
05.2005 - 05.2006
Nurse Extern
Jeanes Hospital, Temple University
08.2004 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
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