Teri Bates
Dothan,AL
Summary
Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated to providing quality patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and health concerns.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
Omaha, NE
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and health concerns.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital
Dothan, AL
08.2009 - 08.2017
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and health concerns.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL05-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Patient education
Accomplishments
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Certification
- Alabama RN License 1-123469
- South Carolina Compact RN License 234972
- BLS
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
01.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Flowers Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College
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