Trudy VanDyke
West Point,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in treating and caring for patients. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills with desire to take on new challenges. Dependable, flexible and a team player with excellent time management skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Aide Instructor
Bridging Communities
New Kent, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student strengths and weaknesses.
- Provided instruction in a variety of healthcare topics, such as patient care, infection control and safety protocols.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades and evaluations for each course taught.
Registered Nurse
VCU Student Health Services
Richmond, VA
10.2008 - 07.2023
- Assess student needs, prioritize treatment, maintain patient flows and assist providers with non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipates patient and provider needs
- Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provide students with health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collect lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Passed and administered medications.
- Immunization and compliance champion.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, VA
02.2007 - 09.2008
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
ECPI University
Newport News, VA12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2005
Skills
- Critical Thinker and Problem Solver
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Creative
- Team Player
- Dependable and Flexible
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia, License number 0001205344
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2005 to present
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Affiliations
- Girl Scout Leader of Troop 5746
- Active in Providence Forge Presbyterian Church and Vacation Bible School
Timeline
Nurse Aide Instructor
Bridging Communities
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
VCU Student Health Services
10.2008 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
02.2007 - 09.2008
Associates Degree in Nursing -
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Virginia Tech
- Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia, License number 0001205344
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2005 to present
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
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