Teresa Raines
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with a focus on providing high-quality care in Critical care. Known for maintaining productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely patient care and recovery progression. Skilled in critical care, patient monitoring, and emergency response, coupled with strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability to meet diverse patient needs. Excel at using empathy and problem-solving skills to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Stepdown Unit
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
Chesapeake, VA
12.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Monitored patients regularly to assess treatment progress, symptom changes, and need for emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Instructed patients and families on health conditions and recovery processes to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Offered emotional support to patients and families during critical situations to foster resilience and coping.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Documented patient progress and care plans in electronic health records.
Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Chesapeake, Virginia
11.2015 - 12.2024
- Provided quality patient care by actively monitoring patient conditions and addressing their needs.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, height, and weight, promptly reporting abnormalities to supervising physician.
- Supported physical exams by preparing patients and assisting healthcare providers.
- Recorded medical data in patient charts, ensuring accuracy and continuity of care.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family and Patient education
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
ECPI
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA08.2024
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Clinical Medical Assisting
ECPI
Virginia Beach10.2015
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Licensed RN
- Professional bedside manner
- Chronic disease management
- Medical evaluation
- Quality patient care
- Emotional support
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE
- MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Stepdown Unit
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
11.2015 - 12.2024
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
ECPI
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Clinical Medical Assisting
ECPI