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Virginia Catchings Ware

Darien,USA

Summary

Driven, passionate, and empathetic veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong work ethic, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Ready for new opportunity to apply strong nursing and patient care skills in the right setting.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Acute Care Center

Lake Forest Acute Care
07.2022 - 08.2024


  • Provide physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients
  • Assess patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current diagnosis
  • Inform physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits
  • Respond to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
  • Admission/Discharge RN orthopaedic unit (October 2022- August 2024)
  • Home Health Registered Nurse (August 2018- October 2022)
  • Increased patient safety by consistently performing thorough assessments and promptly identifying potential complications or concerns.

Nurse Navigator

Advocate Physician Partners
01.2019 - 11.2022
  • Facilitate timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care and promote continuity
  • Assess, plan and implement services to provide safe transition from acute care to home
  • Offer consistent exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
  • Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
  • Promote patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems

RN, Emergency Department

Northshore University Healthsystem
08.2011 - 08.2018
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses in a Level II Trauma center, 12 bed emergency Department
  • Served as Staff RN in GI Lab preop/procedure/postop
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
12.2004 - 12.2010
  • Staff RN in Level I, 25 bed trauma center
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious injuries, wounds and trauma

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2003 - 12.2004
  • Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety
  • Staff RN in operation room as scrub RN and circulating RN

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
06.2003

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Acute & Home care expertise
  • Patient consultation
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Excellent Bedside Manner
  • Enthusiasm and Passion for Healthcare
  • Team Player
  • High Energy

Timeline

RN Acute Care Center

Lake Forest Acute Care
07.2022 - 08.2024

Nurse Navigator

Advocate Physician Partners
01.2019 - 11.2022

RN, Emergency Department

Northshore University Healthsystem
08.2011 - 08.2018

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
12.2004 - 12.2010

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2003 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical College of Georgia
Virginia Catchings Ware