Shirley Fittsgill
Fort Worth
Summary
Dedicated RN with a strong focus on patient assessment, infection control, and documentation accuracy, committed to enhancing healthcare compliance and patient education.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth
08.1981 - 01.2020
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in the development of nursing policies to improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures effectively.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Nursing experiences includes Operating Room, Endoscopy, Medical/Surgical, STD, Geriatrics, Rehab., Psychiatric and Home Health
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX08-1979
Skills
- electronic health records
- patient assessment
- nursing procedures
- infection control
- policy development
- healthcare compliance
- patient education
- documentation accuracy
- Home visits
- Wound care
- Direct nursing care
- Geriatric nursing
Timeline
RN
JPS Health Network
08.1981 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University