Terri Echols
Rome,GA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
Advent Health Redmond
08.2023 - Current
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
Staff RN
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
ICU Nurse/Clinical Supervisor
Kindred Hospital
03.2010 - 01.2019
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Manage 10 nurses across 45-bed LTAC unit.
- Cared for up to 3 patients during night shift and through ventilator management.
Owner/Operator
Down South Country Cooking
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Staff Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff RN
Specialty Hospital
04.2004 - 01.2009
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Floyd Junior College
Rome, Georgia05.1976
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Oncology
- Critical Care
- Medication Management
- Disease Management
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
Registered Nurse in Georgia, License number RN047607
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CCRN
Chemo Certification
Timeline
Staff RN
Advent Health Redmond
08.2023 - Current
Staff RN
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
01.2019 - 08.2023
ICU Nurse/Clinical Supervisor
Kindred Hospital
03.2010 - 01.2019
Owner/Operator
Down South Country Cooking
07.2009 - 03.2010
Staff Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
01.2009 - 07.2009
Staff RN
Specialty Hospital
04.2004 - 01.2009
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Floyd Junior College
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