Virginia H Coy
Austin,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN VA Assessment
First Light Home Care
05.2021 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Trauma Nurse Practitioner
Seton Medical Center Austin
10.2008 - 10.2016
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXFNP (retired) - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXAcute Care Nurse Practitioner-( Retired) - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Care Planning
- Chart Updating
- Data Collection
- ADL Assistance
- Health Screening
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Evaluation
- Medical Screening
- Patient Assessment
- Home Visits
- Licensed RN
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Medical Assessment
- Critical Care
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Coordination
- Chest Pain Management
- Diagnosing many Illnesses
- Patient Care
- Patient Discharge
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Indirect Patient Care
- Procedure Preparations
- Removing Sutures
- HIPAA Education
- Maintaining Privacy
- High Level of Autonomy
- Acute Care Expertise
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
RN VA Assessment
First Light Home Care
05.2021 - Current
Trauma Nurse Practitioner
Seton Medical Center Austin
10.2008 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
FNP (retired) - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Austin
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-( Retired) - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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