Teri Coles
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 37 years of experience caring for patients within multiple settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
02.2021 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- I am a charge nurse on a regular basis.
- I am Chair of our shared governance committee and a member of the nurse advisory committee.
Registered Nurse
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
11.2015 - 09.2021
- I worked in the transfer center and placed patients in a appropriate bed assignments, and facilitated medical providers speaking with each other about patients t get them best care.
- I worked in the NICU and STICU- was a regular preceptor and charge nurse. I also worked in IMU as limbo working as a preceptor and charge nurse.
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
06.2015 - 03.2016
- I worked in the PACU recovering patients from anesthesia and precepting new nurses as needed.
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA
04.2001 - 05.2015
- I worked in various areas of the hospital- wage employee, then unit-based wage, and in the PACU. I was a preceptor, charge nurse on regular basis, and helped make the schedule.
- I was involved with the PNSO Night Shift Committee.
Registered Nurse
HCA Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem, VA
11.1998 - 04.2001
- I worked in the ED as RN III, was a regular charge nurse, head of the education committee for the ED, and preceptor.
- I later became a manager of a 36 bed oncology unit- was in charge of hiring employees, budget, and maintaining all requirements for employment were met.
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
02.1994 - 11.1998
- I worked in the NTICU as a staff nurse.
- I then transitioned to a home health nurse. I was an IV specialist and I learned how to place PICC lines.
Registered Nurse
Housecall Home Health
Roanoke, VA
05.1993 - 02.1994
- I worked as a nurse making visits to patients homes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
Roanoke, VA
10.1991 - 11.1993
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- I was a charge nurse and preceptor on a regular basis.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Community General Hospital
Syracuse, NY
06.1989 - 09.1991
- I worked in the emergency department as a staff nurse, I was a regular charge nurse and preceptor.
Registered Nurse
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
Syracuse, NY
11.1987 - 06.1989
- I worked as a staff nurse on a 36 bed neurosurgery floor with 8 telemetry beds.
- I was a regular charge nurse and preceptor.
Registered Nurse
Plaza Heathcare And Rehabilitation Center
Syracuse, NY
05.1986 - 11.1987
- I worked as a staff nurse and was regular charge nurse.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05.1986
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Patient Assessments
- Workflow Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Development
- Emergency Care Management
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Documentation and Reporting
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Detail-Oriented
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Dependable
- Emergency Interventions
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
11.2015 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
06.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center
04.2001 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
HCA Lewis Gale Medical Center
11.1998 - 04.2001
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
02.1994 - 11.1998
Registered Nurse
Housecall Home Health
05.1993 - 02.1994
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
10.1991 - 11.1993
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Community General Hospital
06.1989 - 09.1991
Registered Nurse
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
11.1987 - 06.1989
Registered Nurse
Plaza Heathcare And Rehabilitation Center
05.1986 - 11.1987
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Onondaga Community College
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
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