Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Baptist Health, adept in medication administration and enhancing patient satisfaction while following established clinical guidelines. Skilled in clinical judgment and empathy, significantly reducing medication errors. Excelled in patient education and interdepartmental coordination, ensuring optimal health outcomes and efficient care delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Injection Room Nurse
Baptist Health - Montgomery Cancer Ctr Prattville
04.2023 - Current
Administered medications accurately and safely, according to established protocols, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacy and lab resulting in better health outcomes.
Accessed VAD's, drew lab work and administered medications via subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, family members and caregivers on medications, side effects, interactions and aftercare instructions.
Checked for correct protocols, physician's order, timing, lab work, insurance coverage, and updated consents on every patient for every appointment.
Charge Nurse, Post Partum Unit
Baptist Medical Center East
06.2005 - 04.2023
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Front Desk/Administrative/Billing and Insurance Coordinator at Smiles from Us dba Montgomery, Prattville and Pike Road Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics, P.C.Front Desk/Administrative/Billing and Insurance Coordinator at Smiles from Us dba Montgomery, Prattville and Pike Road Pediatric Dentistry & Family Orthodontics, P.C.