Victoria Cantrell
High Point,NC
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 10+ year record in field.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center
High Point, NC
10.2012 - Current
- Provided general nursing duties such as conducting assessments, administering medications, planning care, and educating patients and their families
- Monitor, record, and report patient condition and update care plan as needed
- Maintain constant communication with medical staff, patients and family members
- Collaborate with physicians to ensure plan of care aligns with patient needs
- Assist physicians during treatments and procedures
- Collaborate with nursing staff, acting as a team, assisting each other with difficult situations involving both patients and their families
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and react accordingly
- Administer complicated IV medication drips
- Responsible for the close monitoring of patient’s pre and post operative
- Perform dressing changes and apply wound VACs
- Proven ability to handle emergency situations in an effective and professional manner
- Handle a nurse patient ratio of 4:1 for telemetry patients and 6:1 for medical patients
- Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members
- Serve as charge nurse on a 36 bed unit.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients in the float pool.
- Cross trained to care for stable critical care patients.
Office Manager
Done Right Auto Repair & Tire Sales
Denton, NC
03.2005 - 10.2012
- Maintained schedules and appointment calendars for entire office staff
- Placed orders for office supplies, equipment, and parts
- Resolved accounting issues regarding invoicing
- Performed daily clerical functions: phones, typing, filing, and customer service
- Processed accounts payable/receivable and payroll time sheets.
CNA II
Maxim Healthcare Services
Greensboro, NC
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Maintained client safety while in the home
- Accountable for the direct personal care of patients including dressing, bathing, feeding, oral hygiene, and elimination
- Implemented and supported patient care-plan
- Prepared meals and performed light housekeeping
- Provided client with laundry and linen changes
- Communicated with staff regarding pertinent observations concerning conditions of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Winston Salem State University
Associate Degree Nursing Program -
Guilford Technical Community College
Major in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
High School Diploma -
South Davidson High School
Skills
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills
- Knowledge of infection control standards
- Friendly personality and dependable work ethics
- Accustomed to maintaining high productivity level with heavy workload
- Compassionate patient advocate, providing competent, diligent care
- Strong leader for nursing personnel
- Adaptable and Flexible working in the float pool
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
References
Professional references available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center
10.2012 - Current
CNA II
Maxim Healthcare Services
06.2010 - 06.2012
Office Manager
Done Right Auto Repair & Tire Sales
03.2005 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Winston Salem State University
Associate Degree Nursing Program -
Guilford Technical Community College
Major in Nursing -
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
High School Diploma -
South Davidson High School
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
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