Registered Nurse Medical

Patricia Strotter

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Registered Nurse (RN)

Enthusiastic, patient-centered registered nurse (RN) experienced at providing compassionate, culturally sensitive patient care while managing high patient volumes in high-stress, fast-paced hospital environments. Highly ethical caregiver with a track record of success in various roles, including positions of leadership. Adept at developing and delivering strategic plans of care, with expertise in educating patients, families, and community members regarding health needs, wellness strategies, and disease prevention and management. Superior oral communicator skilled at building positive interpersonal relationships with patients, peers, physicians, and medical staff.

Exceptional Patient Care

Patient & Family Education

Physical Assessments

Disease Management

Intensive and Critical Care Units

Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery

Community Health Clinics

Patient Volume Management

Records Maintenance

Computer Charting

Leadership & Teamwork

Oral Communication

Professional Experience

DEKALB MEDICAL CENTER, Lithonia, GA 2007 – Present

Registered Nurse, Adult Critical Care

Collaborate with diverse teams of medical professionals to deliver exceptional patient care in a busy critical care unit. Leverage advanced time management and communication skills, as well as medical expertise, to perform a wide range of nursing tasks, including patient monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, and ongoing patient assessment.

Key Contribution:

Conducted several successful community health clinics in order to educate the public regarding disease prevention and management.

SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Riverdale, GA 1999 – 2015

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory and Outpatient Surgery (2009 – 2015)

Staff nurse charged with overseeing a daily caseload of 8-10 surgical patients and actively developing and facilitating the success of individual plans of care. Monitored patients and initiated communication with physicians and medical staff regarding status changes. Maintained detailed patient records and health reports in total adherence to organizational and governmental regulations.

Key Contribution:

Supported rollout and implementation of performance improvement project focused on core measures; administered monthly chart audits to ensure total accuracy of documentation.

Charge Nurse, ICU (1999 – 2009)

Directed delivery of nursing care within 34-bed intensive care unit, emphasizing efficiency, efficacy, and accuracy. Managed unit staffing levels, tracked patient progress, maintained detailed patient records, and served as liaison between physicians, code teams, technicians, and nursing staff. Worked closely with patients and their families to encourage wellness and develop long-term strategies for recovery.

Key Achievements:

Received four Nurse of the Year nominations due to superior performance, dedication, and demonstrated leadership and team collaboration abilities.

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS

Certifications:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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