Wendy Barnett
Camden ,NC
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 32 years of experience caring for patients within hospital setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Infusion Suite
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Elizabeth City, NC
06.1992 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- 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.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Nursing Instructor
College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Provided instruction on nursing concepts and practices to students in a classroom setting.
- Conducted clinical evaluations of students in hospital settings.
- Created course materials such as lesson plans, handouts, and tests.
- Mentored new instructors on curriculum development and teaching techniques.
- Organized and maintained current records of student progress.
- Assisted with the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of nursing staff members.
- Supervised student clinical activities in various healthcare settings.
- Monitored student learning outcomes and provided feedback to ensure mastery of course material.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Health Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-1998
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical assessment
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Healthcare billing
- Patient Check-Ins
- EMR Systems
- Relationship Building
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- SBAR communication
- Licensed RN
- Team Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Education
- Patient education and counseling
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Physical assessments
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family Education
- Family and patient support
- Emotional awareness
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Managing deadlines
- Medical Records Management
- Patient care planning
- Collecting vitals
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
College of the Albemarle
06.2018 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Infusion Suite
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.1992 - Current
Master of Science - Adult Health Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
East Carolina University
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