Wende Puckett
Porterville,Mississippi
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Experience with psychiatric and addiction disorders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
EMSH
09.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Oversaw medication administration accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post group home stay.
- Managed 10 client caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
RN Floor Nurse
MS Care Center
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support in a busy nursing home.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive healing environment by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining open communication with patients and their families.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during end-of-life care, facilitating a dignified transition for all parties involved.
- Mentored new nurses on the team, fostering a supportive learning environment while promoting adherence to established protocols.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed thorough physical assessments, accurately identifying changes in patient condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed the timely administration of medications, vaccinations, and other prescribed treatments to up to 30 residents daily to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
RN Floor Nurse
John C Stennis Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2018
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients' needs and provided appropriate interventions, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Completed detailed assessments of new admissions, identifying specific rehabilitation needs for each patient.
- Managed complex wound care, reducing infection rates and promoting healing processes.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge home management strategies to promote long-term success in recovery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and rapport with the healthcare team.
- Trained new nursing staff on rehabilitation best practices, enhancing overall department performance levels.
- Coordinated daily therapy sessions for patients while balancing competing priorities such as medication administration or wound management duties.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical professionals to ensure that all parties were informed of treatment goals and progress.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and documented patients' progress to maintain accurate records for medical staff review.
- Daily management of 4-8 patients as well as served as charge nurse to up to 25 patients during each 12 hour shift.
RN Floor Nurse
Specialty Hospital Of Meridian
06.2007 - 10.2011
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Expedited recovery times by implementing evidence-based wound care techniques as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Care and management for 4-8 patients daily as well as served as charge nurse for 25 patients during each 12 hour shift.
Wound Care RN
Rush Wound Care Center
05.2009 - 09.2010
- Enhanced patient healing by providing specialized wound care and treatment plans.
- Offered compassionate support to patients coping with chronic wounds or complex medical conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in wound care nursing.
- Performed advanced wound therapies such as negative pressure therapy, debridement, and biologic dressings to optimize healing rates.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Reduced infection rates by implementing strict aseptic techniques during dressing changes and wound care procedures.
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care techniques, promoting continuity of care at home.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring hyperbaric chamber operations and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by maintaining accurate records of patients'' progress throughout the course of hyperbaric therapy.
- Provided comprehensive patient care by assisting with wound care procedures and other adjunct therapies in conjunction with hyperbaric treatments.
- Educated patients on the benefits, risks, and expectations associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy to promote informed decision making.
- Ensured patient comfort during treatment sessions by effectively communicating procedural details, answering questions, and providing necessary accommodations.
- Performed wound care on 12-15 patients daily as well as hyperbaric treatments on 20 patients daily.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2007
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical Judgment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Assessment
- Health Promotion
- Medication Administration
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Attention to Detail
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Discharge Planning
Timeline
RN
EMSH
09.2021 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
MS Care Center
03.2018 - 11.2021
RN Floor Nurse
John C Stennis Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2018
Wound Care RN
Rush Wound Care Center
05.2009 - 09.2010
RN Floor Nurse
Specialty Hospital Of Meridian
06.2007 - 10.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of West Alabama
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