Connie Knight
Lexington
Summary
Proactive Assistant Director of Nursing and Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessments, medication administration, and holistic care. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, mentoring new staff, and managing nursing schedules and budgets. Bringing strong clinical judgment and a drive to advance in a dynamic healthcare setting. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Aya Health Care
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Assistant Director of Nursing
North Carolina State Veterans Home
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Medical Assistant
Granite Quarry Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC05.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Health Care
08.2021 - 10.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
North Carolina State Veterans Home
06.2018 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Granite Quarry Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
07.2015 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Davidson County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Davidson County Community College
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