DEBORAH CRAIG

**** ******** **., ***** *******, SC 29058 Home: 803-***-**** Cell: 803-***-**** accz4q@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary Dedicated, compassionate, loyal, caring, RN with 25 years experience seeking to further advance my career.Years of experience include ER, medical, surgical, obstetrics, and pediatrics, maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction with excellent communication skills.

Licenses Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Skill Highlights

Medication administration

Professional Experience

October 2003 Fairfield Memorial Hospital RN Winnsboro, SC Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.

September 1998 to March 2004 Springs Memorial Hospital RN Lancaster, SC Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in newborn nursery. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

February 1997 to August 1998 Piedmont Medical Center RN Rock Hill, SC Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Tested glucose and administered injections. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

September 1995 to February 1997 Guardian Care RN Monroe, NC Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

Specimen collections

End of life care

IV drug therapy

Pediatric trach-vent

Pediatric to Geriatric competencies

Psych and mental health care

Broad medical terminology knowledge

May Springs Memorial Hospital 1989 to September 1995 RN Lancaster, SC Obtained vitals for a floor of 28 patients per shift. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Served as assistant nurse manager and made decisions regarding unit operations and staffing for nurse manager in her absence. Prepares time schedules and assists physicians with procedures.

Education and Training USC-Lancaster 1989 ADN: Nursing Lancaster, SC, USA