Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Mission
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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VIRGINIA BEDSOLE

Arlington,Texas

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise in ,Leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic /Neuro, Unit

JPS HOSPITAL
01.2013 - Current

TEAMLEADER

  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
  • Provide personalized care to patients with stroke and orthopedic related issues
  • Nurse for post-surgical patients, stroke patients, and other med-surgical patients
  • SWAT and DART member for the floor
  • Also an active member of different unit-based councils.

NURSE TEACHER

  • organizing and teaching joint replacement class pre op for patient undergoing hip and knee replacement .

RN Floor Nurse Contract

Maxim Healthcare
Denison, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022

worked multiple department including ER, MED SURGICAL , TELE

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
  • Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
  • Performed EKGs on patients according to established protocols.

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical, ER, PACU

SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH CARE
12.2011 - 06.2014
  • Provide personalized nursing care to patients in hospitals and rehabilitation centers
  • Coordinate care with physicians and family members
  • Nursing assignments include orthopedic rehab patients, post-surgical patients, and medical/surgical patients.

Registered Nurse/Night Supervisor, Skilled Nursing Unit

SOUTHWEST NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Fort Worth, Texas
11.2011 - 01.2013
  • Supervised, trained, and evaluated performance of 4 LVNs who provided rehabilitative nursing care to 230 patients
  • Reviewed and analyzed patients' medical charts to ensure high-quality care
  • Coordinated nursing care of patients with acute or emergency nursing needs
  • Communicated with physicians and surgeons regarding change of patient status
  • Documented post-death care of patients
  • Trained LVNs and CNAs in policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse/Case Manager

CLASSIC HOME HEALTH
Arlington, Texas
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Admitted new home health care patients by conducting intake assessments
  • Reviewed patients' discharge orders and contacted physicians to ensure accuracy of recommended care
  • Supervised the onsite care of patients by LVNs and CNAs
  • Reviewed and verified medical charting
  • Performed blood draws and other lab work
  • Coordinated the care of patients with a team of RN/Case Managers.

Registered Nurse

MANORCARE
02.2009 - 03.2012
  • Provided wound care, trach care, and general nursing care to patients in acute rehab facilities
  • Coordinated care with physicians, family members, and patients
  • Specialized in nursing care for patients with chronic health conditions
  • Served on the Quality Management Team to monitor and maintain high-quality patient care.

Education

DNP -

Chamberlain University
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01-2025

MSNRN -

02.2023

Associate Degree of Nursing -

San Jacinto College
12.2010

Diploma, Licensed Vocational Nursing -

12.2008

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Unit Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Patient Reaction Monitoring
  • SBAR Communication
  • Taking Vitals
  • VFC Compliance
  • Patient Discharging
  • Intake and Discharge
  • Epic EHR Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Discharge
  • Strong Medical Ethic
  • ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
  • Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
  • Patient Care
  • Medical Evaluation
  • Family Education
  • Family and Patient Support
  • Physical Assessments
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Relationship Building
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Bi-Lingual in English , Swahili and other African languages

Certification

  • Medical surgical certification (CMSRN), 2019-2024
  • NIHSS CERTIFIED
  • ELNEC (End of life care certification), 2020
  • Fundamentals of chemotherapy immunotherapy administration
  • Texas Board of Nursing, Austin, Texas, 2/28/23 - present
  • Registered Nurse (Compact License), 2/22/11 - present
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, 1/27/09 - present
  • American Heart Association, Fort Worth, Texas, Basic Life Support (BLS), 2/07 - present, ACLS

Mission

To provide high quality nursing care in such a way that supports physicians to improve the health and wellbeing of patients, controls costs, and allows team members learn new skills and grow professionally.

Accomplishments

  • EXCELLENT NURSE AWARD (GOLD STETHOSC0PE WINNER FOR YEAR 2020)
  • 10 DAYS TO PURPOSE MENTOR ( PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEADER ) 2020 AND 2021

Affiliations

  • NURSE MENTOR WITH ANA (AMERICAN NURSE ASSOCIATION)

Timeline

RN Floor Nurse Contract

Maxim Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic /Neuro, Unit

JPS HOSPITAL
01.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical, ER, PACU

SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH CARE
12.2011 - 06.2014

Registered Nurse/Night Supervisor, Skilled Nursing Unit

SOUTHWEST NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
11.2011 - 01.2013

Registered Nurse/Case Manager

CLASSIC HOME HEALTH
08.2011 - 06.2012

Registered Nurse

MANORCARE
02.2009 - 03.2012

DNP -

Chamberlain University

MSNRN -

Associate Degree of Nursing -

San Jacinto College

Diploma, Licensed Vocational Nursing -

VIRGINIA BEDSOLE