Wendy Fowler
Nahunta,GA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, ( ICU to ER)
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, Georgia
11.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
REGISTERED NURSE, Travel Nurse
New Orleans the Phoenix Arizona
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
REGISTERED NURSE, CCU Staff Nurse.
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
BRUNSWICK , GA
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Georgia College
Douglas 05-1998
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical assessment
- IV management
- Patient evaluation
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Documentation and charting
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, ( ICU to ER)
Wayne Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, Travel Nurse
New Orleans the Phoenix Arizona
01.2011 - 11.2013
REGISTERED NURSE, CCU Staff Nurse.
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Georgia College