Registered Nurse Medical

ANNETTE FEREBEE

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Waxhaw, NC **173

704-***-**** **************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Patient-focused, Registered Nurse with 9 years of diverse experience providing quality patient care in

pediatric, medical-surgical, long-term care, and post-operative settings. Proven leader and critical thinker

able to manage crisis situations. Exceptional communication skills with ability to understand the needs of

patients and to provide effective education to patients and families. Highly organized able to prioritize and

multi-task efficiently. Quickly adaptable to new working environments.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• IV Therapy • Phlebotomy • Basic Life Support • Ventilation and Tracheotomy

• Registered Nurse (RN), State of North Carolina

EXPERIENCE

AMEDYSIS HOMECARE, Gastonia, NC May 2012 - Present

Behavioral Health/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

As case manager for homebound patients, coordinate supply shipments and doctor’s appointments, obtain

medication orders with primary care physicians, and establish care plan for patients.

• Successfully monitored changes in patient status, minimizing patient hospital admissions.

• Psychiatric certified via Palmetto GBA and OASIS trained.

BAYADA HOME CARE, Monroe, NC October 2011 – Present

High Tech Registered Nurse

Provide wound, respiratory, tracheotomy, diabetes and colostomy care. Administer injections and

medications per physician orders. Deliver in-home client education to patients and families.

SUMMIT HEALTH CLINICS, Charlotte, NC August 2010 – Present

Contract Nurse

Provide immunizations and conduct wellness clinics across the state of North Carolina.

• Successfully led flu clinic for military reserves, administering 150 vaccines in a single shift.

• Recognized for leadership and organizational skills as well as accurate and efficient service delivery.

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER – RANDOLPH, Charlotte, NC January 2010 – September 2010

Psychiatric Nurse

Assessed and evaluated changes in patient behaviors and emotional and psychological needs.

Established care plans upon admission and administered PO/IM medications.

• Effectively handled high pressure situations while caring for 30 psychiatric patients on locked unit.

• Consistently acknowledged for ability to build rapport with and put patients at ease.

THE KEYS OF CAROLINA, Charlotte, NC March 2002 – March 2004

Staff Registered Nurse

Monitored adolescents with dual diagnoses in level four facility. Administered immunization shots and

medications. Recorded responses to treatments, collected blood work, and provided discharge planning.

• Effectively acted as case manager coordinating dental check-ups, court appearances, home visits and

transportation in addition to scheduling doctors appointments.

• Widely known for establishing good rapport and communicating effectively with clients and parents.

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CAROLINAS POST ACUTE CARE SERVICES, Charlotte, NC March 2003 – December 2003

Float Registered Nurse

Rotated to medical-surgical, post-operative, long-term care and sub-acute units. Conducted assessments,

and established care plans. Assisted physicians with various medical procedures. Operated basic medical

equipment.

• Performed phlebotomy procedures in addition to monitoring blood work.

• Exhibited high flexibility while working effectively in different team environments.

THE BRIAN CENTER, Charlotte, NC September 2001 – February 2002

Acting Assistant Director of Nursing

Assisted Director of Nursing in managing departments and staff. Coordinated and administered

tuberculosis vaccinations to associates. Initiated IV therapy for new nurses.

• Collected and analyzed data, identifying and reporting on department trends.

• Exhibited problem-solving and leadership skills by managing and recommending solutions to various

departmental issues including staff disputes.

EAST ORANGE GENERAL HOSPITAL, East Orange, NJ January 1998 – June 2001

Psychiatric Nurse

Cared for and monitored symptoms of patients suffering from personality and sleep disorders.

• Trained and educated family members of psychiatric patients on hygiene and nutrition.

• Recognized consistently as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.

ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL, Livingston, NJ May 1999 – July 2000

Outpatient Transplant Coordinator

Assessed health status of renal/pancreatic transplant patients. Monitored lab work and prescribed

necessary services and treatments. Regularly rotated as inpatient coordinator for pre-surgery patients.

• Maintained a high degree of accuracy, ensuring optimal patient care.

• Actively participated in grand rounds helping to improve continuity of care.

SUMMIT RIDGE REHABILITATION CENTER, West Orange, NJ March 1998 – March 1999

Staff Nurse

Provided routine care in a sub-acute setting to medical-surgical, post-operative, long-term care ambulatory

and non-ambulatory patients. Established care plans and administered medications.

SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL, Virginia Beach, VA May 1997 – December 1997

Staff RN

Monitored and reported changes in status of post-operative patients. Monitored critical changes in blood

work and pain management. Floated to step-down unit when needed.

SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL, Norfolk, VA

Staff RN May 1996 – May 1997

Provided nursing care to psychiatric patients on a 20 patient locked medical-surgical unit.

• Effectively maintained safety on unit with limited staff.

• Maintained clients with Central Venous Access devices, PICC lines and on TPN.

Nursing Care Partner May 1990 – May 1996

Worked on medical-surgical psychiatric unit with ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Provided skin

and wound care, collected specimens, transcribed medical orders, and discontinued CVP lines.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth, VA, 2004

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