Wendy Rahming
Registered Nurse
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse 1 (Chronic Care)
Davita Kidney Care
06.2022 - Current
- Supervises and performs direct patient care from 12 to 24 patients per session.
- Performs and monitoring vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis treatment, transcription of physician's orders, drawing and documentation of ordered laboratory work, administering medications.
- Assesses, monitors and documents patient's care pre, intra, and post dialysis treatments in electronic medical record.
- Collaborates with other healthcare team members to safely and effectively adjust patient care needs.
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trains new nurses and techs in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updates patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organize and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Identify issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Work well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Houston Methodist West Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care and assisted physicians in various minimally invasive radiology treatments and diagnostic testing.
- Responsible for safety and comfort of patients before, during and after procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare team members to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, disease process, proper self care and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
The Woodlands Specialty Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Worked as charge nurse, preceptor, mentor to and provided direct supervision to other RNs, newly hired staff, nursing graduates, and/or students.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and disease process, and treatment options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications (various routes) and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease process and management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
12.2014 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications (various routes) and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease process and management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctors Hospital Health System
09.2005 - 10.2014
- Worked as RN (charge nurse and preceptor roles) in Emergency Department, Wound Care Clinic, Specialty Clinics and Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications (various routes) and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease process and management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Resident Nurse Manager
Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa
01.2005 - 09.2005
- Worked under direction of Resident physician to assess and treat resort guests and staff.
- Upkeep of nursing station by ordering and keeping stock of needed medical supplies and ensuring medical equipment functioned properly.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated resort guests and staff on assessment findings, disease process, and advised on treatment options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff resort and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Organized and performed educational sessions for resort staff.
- Worked at least 24 hours per month as floor nurse in hospital to maintain clinical proficiency.
Registered Nurse
The Walk In Medical Clinic
03.2004 - 01.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Nurses N.O.W.
09.2003 - 02.2004
- Provided care in coordination with physicians and other health care professionals to deliver appropriate and safe patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, diabetes, stroke, COPD, SLE, cancer, and other conditions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Princess Margaret Hospital
08.1999 - 08.2003
- 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 caseload of 10-12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of healthcare team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed care from admission to discharge and provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas12.1998
High School Diploma -
Bahamas Academy
Nassau, Bahamas06.1992
Skills
- Patient Education
- Acute, Chronic and Urgent Care
- Direct Patient Care and Assessments
- Medications and Immunizations Administration
- Excellent Oral, Listening and Written Communication
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Perform Vital Signs & EKGs, IV Insertion, Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- EMR Systems
- Computer Skills (Microsoft, Windows, Excel)
- Home Visits
- Staff Supervision
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Registered Nurse 1 (Chronic Care)
Davita Kidney Care
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Houston Methodist West Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
The Woodlands Specialty Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics
12.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctors Hospital Health System
09.2005 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse, Resident Nurse Manager
Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa
01.2005 - 09.2005
Registered Nurse
The Walk In Medical Clinic
03.2004 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Nurses N.O.W.
09.2003 - 02.2004
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Princess Margaret Hospital
08.1999 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of The Bahamas
High School Diploma -
Bahamas Academy
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