Registered Nurse Patient Care
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Work History
Registered Nurse
Rachel
Gibson
Contact
Address
Walterboro, SC, 29488
Phone
ad4dxl@r.postjobfree.com
rachel-hadwin-4ba62a255
Skills
Critical care
Advanced
Home care
Advanced
Trauma recovery
Advanced
Precepting
Advanced
Acute care expertise
Advanced
Case management
Advanced
Preventive health
Advanced
Hospice and palliative care
Qualified South Carolina Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with14+years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of vast array of treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Seeking to maintain position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Ambulatory Care, Walterboro, SC
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Provided direct support to surgical team during
procedures.
Prepped operating rooms to comply with
environmental asepsis standards.
Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage 2021-03 -
Current
Upper intermediate
Emergency Procedures
Advanced
Chronic disease
management
Advanced
Neurology awareness
Advanced
Medication Administration
Advanced
Collecting vitals
Advanced
Medication distribution
Advanced
Lab result interpretation
Advanced
Patient Assessments
Advanced
Patient Management
Advanced
Infection control measures
Advanced
Professional bedside manner
Advanced
Chest pain management
Advanced
Performing EKGs
Advanced
Data Collection
and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Updated patient charts with data such as
medications to keep records current and support
accurate treatments.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare
team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated family members and caregivers on
patient care instructions.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with
chronic conditions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or
surgical procedures.
Observed and documented patient factors such as
diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to
understand conditions and effectively modify
treatment plans.
Explained course of care and medication side
effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-
understand terms.
Promoted patient and family comfort during
challenging recoveries to enhance healing and
eliminate non-compliance problems.
Communicated with healthcare team members to
plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent
information breaches.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine
medication audits and upholding internal and
industry best practices.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Accurately documented treatment, medications
and IVs administered, discharge instructions and
follow-up care.
Performed frequent checks on life support
equipment and made necessary adjustments to
preserve optimal patient conditions.
Advanced
Infant vitals monitoring
Advanced
Patient check-ins
Advanced
Staff supervision
Advanced
Direct Patient Care
Advanced
Evaluations
Advanced
Relationship building
Advanced
Care Plan Development
Advanced
Physical assessments
Advanced
Medical laboratory
procedures
Advanced
Well visit procedures
Advanced
Managing deadlines
Advanced
Strong clinical judgment
Advanced
Proper catheter
insertion/removal
Advanced
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety
and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
RN, Emergency Department
Colleton Medical Center, Walterboro, SC
Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by
applying advanced specialty clinical nursing
knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Adhered to required infection control, isolation
procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of
patient care.
Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors
and physiological status of patient.
Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and
procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Educated patients and answered questions about
health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all
healthcare staff to organize successful patient care. Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions
involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Updated patient charts with data such as
medications to keep records current and support
accurate treatments.
Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal
cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Educated family members and caregivers on
patient care instructions.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, 2009-09 -
2021-10
Intravenous therapy
Advanced
Patient and family
advocacy
Advanced
HIPAA education
Advanced
Patient evaluation
Advanced
Appointment Scheduling
Advanced
Vaccine administration
Advanced
Personal care needs
Advanced
Triage
Advanced
Foley catheters
Advanced
Medical evaluation
Advanced
Administering immunizations
Advanced
Procedure preparations
Advanced
Patient counseling
Advanced
Health screening
Advanced
skilled medical care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care
standards, operational procedures and safety
protocols.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess
patients and deliver appropriate treatment while
managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients
needing complex care such as ventilator
management, extensive wound care and
rehabilitation.
Accurately documented treatment, medications
and IVs administered, discharge instructions and
follow-up care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to
plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with
chronic conditions.
Participated in evidence-based practice project
implementation, nursing competency development
and nursing simulation activities.
Monitored patient reactions after administering
medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed
emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent
information breaches.
Observed and documented patient factors such as
diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to
Palliative care awareness
Advanced
Feeding pumps
understanding
Advanced
Oxygen saturation standards
Advanced
Removing sutures
Advanced
Disease specialization
Advanced
Patient discharge
Advanced
Supply restocking
Advanced
Family Education
Advanced
At-risk patient care
Advanced
Privacy and confidentiality
Advanced
EMR / EHR
Advanced
ICD-9 forms
Advanced
Policy updates
Advanced
Nursing staff management
Advanced
understand conditions and effectively modify
treatment plans.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale. Explained course of care and medication side
effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-
understand terms.
Performed triage on incoming patients and
determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of
behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical
supervisors with current information.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse
populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate
department admission.
Performed frequent checks on life support
equipment and made necessary adjustments to
preserve optimal patient conditions.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict
resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting
negative behaviors and helping patients regain or
improve coping abilities.
Promoted patient and family comfort during
challenging recoveries to enhance healing and
eliminate non-compliance problems.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety
and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. RN Supervisor
Veterans Victory House Nursing Home, Walterboro, SC Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to
improve performance.
Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality
performance from nursing staff.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care
standards, operational procedures and safety
protocols.
2008-09 -
2021-12
Education
Process improvements
Advanced
Planning and scheduling
Advanced
Employee Evaluation
Advanced
Indirect Patient Care
Advanced
Diabetes and nutrition
education
Advanced
High level of autonomy
Advanced
Family advocacy
Advanced
Family planning services
education
Advanced
Patient consultation
Advanced
Setting up referrals
Advanced
Software
Meditech
Advanced
Oasis
Upper intermediate
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging
clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Coordinated and implemented in-service
educational programs focusing on safety and
adherence to protocols.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from
measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Established and continuously optimized unit
schedules and individual work assignments.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Delivered expert case management, milieu
management, medication administration and
emergency intervention.
Fostered improvement in staff development,
personnel training and standards of patient care.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with
multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Associates Health Science: Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry - Beaufort, SC 2005-01 -
2007-12
Academic HS Diploma
Colleton County High School - Walterboro, SC
Member of National Honors Society
Maintained GPA of 4.0 and above with Advanced
classes
Graduated with honors of the Life Scholarship
1996-08 -
2000-06
Accomplishments
Interests
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Trauma
Travel
Management
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