Terry Matthews
SO CHESTERFIELD,VA
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at HCA CJW, excelling in critical thinking and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective teamwork. Skilled in advanced life support and medication administration, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes quality patient care and satisfaction.
And a great team player.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
HCA CJW
06.2008 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
LPN
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office
03.2004 - 05.2008
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between deputies and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
LPN Office Nurse
A.T. Home Care
06.1997 - 03.2004
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Maintain physicians licenses
- Update and fax MD's patient lab results, obtain MD orders for care plan treatment
- Order wound and lab supplies
- Staff RN, CNA, therapies for cases
Education
Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA05-2008
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Central line care
- Peg tube care and tube feedings
- Tracheostomy care
- Insertion and care peripheral IV's
- Blood administration
- Medication administration
- Update Physician's with patient updates
- Utilize Meditech, Expanse, Outlook program
- Catheter care
- Isolation precautions
- End-of-life care
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Diabetes management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Discharge planning
- Seizure precautions
- Fall prevention
- Compassionate care
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Charge Nurse
30 years as a nurse
Certification
ACLS,
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
HCA CJW
06.2008 - Current
LPN
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office
03.2004 - 05.2008
LPN Office Nurse
A.T. Home Care
06.1997 - 03.2004
Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
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