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Tabitha Buckley
Midlothian,TX
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.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Care Affiliates
Registered Nurse - Preop/PACU
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Starts and monitors IVs, administration of preoperative medications safely and correctly using 8-rights of medication administration.
- Assesses patients preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility policies and procedures to include patients cardiovascular system, respiratory system and airway management needs, neurological system, pain and comfort needs, and mental status to ensure patient is prepared for surgery.
- Describes physiology associated with various anesthesia techniques and surgical or procedural interventions.
- Monitors vital signs and other measurements of progress to meet discharge criteria.
- Communicates effectively with supervisor/management, patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
- Ensures that operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
- Monitors patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician.
- Assists with orientation and precepting of new personnel and acts as resource person for patient care problems.
- Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required by outpatient setting.
- Manages patients fluid as prescribed.
- Protects patients rights, dignity, and privacy.
- Documents nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
- Audits charts and review clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Urgent Care Of Texas
Licensed Vocational Nurse
09.2017 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Responsible for IV starts and administration of medication via peripheral lines, PICC lines, and ports.
- Obtained and recorded patients vital signs, intake and output, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Proficienc in other skills including insertion of indwelling catheters.
- Followed isolation precautions and infection control protocols.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Vandergriff Honda
Service Cashier Manager
06.2014 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Navarro CollegeCorsicana, TX
Associate of Science from Nursing
05.2019
Navarro CollegeCorsicana, TX
Licensed Vocational Nurse from Nursing
08.2017
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Intravenous Therapy
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Expires 03/2024
- Basic Life Support - Expires 03/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Preop/PACU
Surgical Care Affiliates
08.2019 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Urgent Care Of Texas
09.2017 - 08.2019
Service Cashier Manager
Vandergriff Honda
06.2014 - 07.2016
Navarro College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Navarro College
Licensed Vocational Nurse from Nursing
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