2008Bachelor Degree: Notre Dame College of MarylandBaltimore, MD
1995Associates Degree: NursingFrederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD
Registered Nurse North Carolina 286530
REGISTERED NURSE
Summary
Healthcare professional with twenty-five yearsexperience as a registered nurse. I have an extensive background interacting with doctors, adminisrators and other healthcare professionals in an effective and professional manner. Developed excellent patient care practices and expertise in computer and high level strategies.
Recognized problem solver, able to handle high-pressure situations in a professional manner and use computer skills on a daily basis
Detail-minded, perceptual proven ability to exercise good judgement and contribute to efficient operations and effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Takes initiative in upgrading and maintaining skills necessary to provide quality care to patients and leadership to assigned staff
Experience
Novant, Forsyth Medical Center - Registered NurseWinston-Salem, NC08/2017 - Current
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Effectively coordinated rapid responses and codes.
Administer and supervise clinical care provided by staff.
Responsible for all safety, infection control and quality of care issues.
Assist with performance appraisals, mentoring staff, orientation and dealing with disciplinary issues.
Implemented staff recognition program.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Glade Valley Nursing Center, Genesis - Registered Nurse, SupervisorWalkersville, MD05/2010 - 10/2015
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of employees of a 124 bed facility.
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel on Transitional care, Long term care and dementia units.
Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff short and long-range goals.
Direct and assist in training of new employees and new procedures.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports/records and modify treatment plans as indicated.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.
Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
Coordinate infection control, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Jaquelyn M Vaughan, Frederick Memorial Hospital - Registered Nurse, Charge NurseFrederick, MD12/2000 - 10/2008
Primary charge nurse for 45 bed operating as a resource person for all floor staff and for assistance in patient care and treatment.
Primary nurse for a patient module of 6-8 patients on a medical/orthopedic/renal unit.
Assisted in education potential patient's regarding the spine and joint program, on expectations and nursing role in recovery.
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
President of Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Committee.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Instruct individuals, families, other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and develop health improvement programs.
Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships among ancillary staff.
Educate client and family regarding diagnosis, medications, precautions, safety protocols, wound care and expected outcomes.
Prepare patients and families with pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative expectations.
