Virginia Theis
Registered Nurse
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with greater than 15 years experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center
Valdosta, GA
07.2015 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Preceptor to new hires.
Registered Nurse
Smith Northview Hospital
Valdsota, GA
06.2007 - 07.2015
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Charge nurse to a successful team of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Smith Northview Hospital
Valdsota, GA
04.2004 - 06.2007
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton College
Albany, GA 06.2005 - 05.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Moultrie Technical College
Moultrie, GA 07.2000 - 09.2001
Skills
Basic life support 03/2022
Trauma Nurse Core course 02/2022
Pediatric Advanced Life Support 07/2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 01/23
CPI- Non violent Crisis Intervention
NIH Stroke Scale INternational 12/2022
Epic Trainer (ASAP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Smith Northview Hospital
06.2007 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Darton College
06.2005 - 05.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Smith Northview Hospital
04.2004 - 06.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Moultrie Technical College
07.2000 - 09.2001