Terry Wooley
RN
Folsom,LA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 27+ year record in field. Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Stepdown
Slidell Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Completed a 13 week in house agency contract as an RN on a very busy stepdown unit consisting of 20 beds with a nurse pt ratio of 4:1
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Charge RN
US Nursing
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Completed a 5 day strike contract on a cardiac stepdown unit
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
RN Stepdown
Sharp Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Completed travel contract with Gifted Healthcare at Sharp Memorial in San Diego, Ca on progressive care unit
- Floated to various hospitals in the local area within the Sharp Hospital system
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
- Developed individualized care plans and provided health education to patients.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
- Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to established standards and regulations.
- Conducted rounds on assigned units on a regular basis.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
RN Stepdown
North Oaks Medical Center
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed 6 month contract with Gifted Healthcare on a busy 33 bed stepdown unit at North Oaks Hospital
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN Stepdown
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed 13 week contract with Fastaff Nursing on a fastpaced stepdown unit
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on each assigned unit at least once per week.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in [Type] setting by coaching and supporting.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
RN Stepdown
Lodi Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Completed 13 week contract with Fastaff Nursing on a stepdown unit with primary focus on cardiac and neuro patients
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
RN Stepdown
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Completed travel contract with Fastaff Nursing on a Covid stepdown unit
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
Telemetry RN
Lodi Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed 13 week travel nurse contract with Fastaff Nursing on a 30 bed telemetry unit and floated frequently to stepdown with primary focus on patients with Covid
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
RN Covid Unit
Seton Medical Center Austin
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Completed rapid response travel nurse contract with Fastaff Nursing on a Covid unit
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
RN Stepdown
Lakeview Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2019
- On staff at Lakeview on cardiac/neuro stepdown unit.
- Relief charge nurse
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
RN Telemetry, Charge, Relief House Supervisor
Sutter Delta Medical Center
04.2008 - 10.2018
- Completed a 13 week travel contract and was then offered a staff position and worked on a busy telemetry unit, charge nurse, new hire preceptor, and relief house supervisor.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in community outreach programs aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among vulnerable populations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12-1997
Skills
- Healthcare Regulations
- Mental Health Support
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care Assignment
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Management
- Patient Care
- Patient Care Standards
- Clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- EMR Systems
- Precepting
- NiHSS certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Lab result interpretation
- Emergency Response
- IV setup
- Critical Care
- High level of autonomy
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
RN Stepdown
Slidell Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
Charge RN
US Nursing
11.2023 - 11.2023
RN Stepdown
Sharp Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
RN Stepdown
North Oaks Medical Center
12.2022 - 06.2023
RN Stepdown
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
RN Stepdown
Lodi Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
RN Stepdown
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
Telemetry RN
Lodi Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
RN Covid Unit
Seton Medical Center Austin
05.2020 - 08.2020
RN Stepdown
Lakeview Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2019
RN Telemetry, Charge, Relief House Supervisor
Sutter Delta Medical Center
04.2008 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Delgado Community College
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