Trudy Paddock
Liberty Lake,WA
Summary
Experienced registered nurse dedicated to exceptional patient care and positive clinical outcomes. Proven track record of contributing to patient recovery and implementing effective care protocols. Skilled in critical thinking, consistently making informed decisions that prioritize patient well-being. Compassionate communicator, fostering trusting relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Providing direct patient care including patient general and focused assessments, intravenous access and infusions, unit admissions and discharges, dressing changes, safe medication administration and education, patient related documentation in EMR.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Infection Prevention
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed infection prevention duties as described within IP area below on the Medical Surgical Unit with exception of attending leadership meeting and employee health duties
- Attended and presented at Quality meeting and other meetings as applicable
- Oriented, trained and precepted Employee Health staff to their position
- Documented in EMR
OR Circulator
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Monitored operating room during procedures related to patient safety, staff safety, sterility maintenance, completed direct patient care activities, acted as patient advocate and provided patient education and orientation to operating room and procedure
- Filled in for Gastrointestinal (GI) RN in their absence assisting Physicians with procedures
- Performed accurate and timely input of documentation in EMR
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Facilitated timely turnover of operating and procedure rooms, allowing for increased number of daily surgeries.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from the operating room to recovery room area by providing comprehensive handoff reports to post-anesthesia care unit nurses.
Infection Prevention (IP) and Employee Health (EH) Manager
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
12.2014 - 02.2021
- In January 2019 the position changed to an Infection Prevention Coordinator position with no change in duties, activities or compensation
- Performed policy and procedure review and revision for departments of IP and EH and collaborated on policies and procedures from other departments
- Completed Infection Control Risk Assessments, National Health and Safety Network reporting, managed and implemented process improvement projects and programs, product reviews, daily surveillance, hospital wide audits on cleaning, procedures(OR, GI, etc.) and hand hygiene, new employee health orientation, bloodborne pathogen exposures and reporting and a variety of other duties
- Maintained active membership in multiple quality and leadership meetings
- Attended leadership development offerings
Operating Room Circulator
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
12.2011 - 11.2014
- Assisted in Central Sterilization department with surgical instrument cleaning and sterilization
- Empowered patients through education on surgical procedures ensuring informed consent was obtained before surgery.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before surgical procedures
- Cleaned and processed endoscopes after on-call procedures and as necessary in absence of Gastrointestinal Technician
- Facilitated clear communication among surgical team members, promoting a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Supported anesthesia providers with patient induction, monitoring anesthesia levels, and ensuring appropriate recovery post-surgery.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon needs during procedures and providing timely assistance.
- Acted as a patient advocate during the surgical process, ensuring that every step of the care plan was followed for the best possible outcome.
- Contributed to efficient operating room turnover by quickly cleaning and preparing rooms for subsequent surgeries.
- Documented surgeries and procedures in EMR
Same Day Services and Post-anesthesia Care Unit
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Completed duties in PACU providing direct patient care after surgery related to monitoring and enhancing respiratory status, decreasing pain and nausea, addressing focused assessment and general assessment concerns
- Performed assigned tasks in SDS including but not limited to intravenous access and infusions, direct patient care assessments and activities, safe medication administration, admissions and discharges, patient and care giver education, completion of preop appointments, chart reviews, post-procedure phone calls and dressing changes
- Perform accurate and timely input of documentation in EMR
- Promoted a positive work environment by consistently offering support and encouragement to colleagues during challenging circumstances.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Prepared patients for discharge efficiently by delivering tailored instructions regarding home care measures, medication administration, and follow-up appointments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented in EMR
Medical Surgical Unit
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
02.2005 - 07.2008
- Provided direct patient care activities including but not limited to patient general and focused assessments, intravenous access and infusions, unit admissions and discharges, dressing changes, safe medication administration and education, patient related documentation in EMR, patient and care giver education.
- See above for further description of unit registered nurse activities performed.
Education
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing Program, Clinical Systems Leadership
University of Arizona
08.2015
AAS - Coursework for RN Licensure eligibility
Highline Community college
06.1992
Skills
- Leadership
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and care giver education
- Acute care expertise
- Teamwork
- EMR / EHR
- Training
- Communication
- Precepting
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
Additional Skills and Abilities
Developed, implemented, and participated on and coordinated practice bundles, projects and competencies. Created and completed PDSA and RCA problem solving modules for projects and event investigations., Previously acted in a management role for Infection Prevention and Employee Health. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork abilities interdepartmentally. Educated fellow employees in all departments on Infection Prevention and Employee Health items. Prior ACLS instructor. Provided staff training during skills fair and departmental meetings. Utilized communication tactics including discussion board, email, texting and oral communication strategies. Exhibited proficient use of Power Point for Quality reporting, Board presentations and New Employee Orientations.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
RN
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Infection Prevention
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
06.2021 - 01.2022
OR Circulator
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
02.2021 - 06.2021
Infection Prevention (IP) and Employee Health (EH) Manager
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
12.2014 - 02.2021
Operating Room Circulator
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
12.2011 - 11.2014
Same Day Services and Post-anesthesia Care Unit
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
07.2008 - 12.2011
Medical Surgical Unit
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center
02.2005 - 07.2008
AAS - Coursework for RN Licensure eligibility
Highline Community college
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing Program, Clinical Systems Leadership
University of Arizona
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