Dedicated and compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hospice Of Scotland County, adept in patient education and effective communication. Demonstrated success in interdisciplinary collaboration and culturally-sensitive care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Excelled in EHR systems proficiency and active listening, fostering strong relationships with patients, families, and teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospice Of Scotland County
05.2022 - Current
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Provide care to patients and families at the end of life
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
07.2018 - 05.2022
Provided end of life care to patients
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Scotland Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2018
Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
06-2017
Skills
Vaccine administration
Health screening
Effective Communication
Active Listening
Conflict Resolution
Culturally-sensitive care
Patient education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems
Preceptor for new hires
Accomplishments
Licensure and Certification Registered Nurse (RN) License: NC Board of Nursing License Number : [297532] , Expiration Date; [10/31/2026]
Certification
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. License Number [297532], Expiration Date: 10/31/2026.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospice Of Scotland County
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
07.2018 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Scotland Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. License Number [297532], Expiration Date: 10/31/2026.
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Richmond Community College
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