HENRY RUTHERFORD
harryrrn@gmail.com
Summary
Dynamic Acute Care Travel RN with proven expertise at Anders Group in enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Skilled in patient monitoring and effective communication, I excel in high-pressure environments, leading teams to improve care coordination and outcomes. A strong advocate for patients, I foster collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Travel RN
Anders Group
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Carteret Health Care
04.2013 - 01.2019
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
RN Supervisor
Lynchburg General Hospital
12.1991 - 03.2013
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond, VA12-1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-1991
High School Diploma -
MD Collins
College Park GA12-1971
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Acute Care Travel RN
Anders Group
09.2019 - 04.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Carteret Health Care
04.2013 - 01.2019
RN Supervisor
Lynchburg General Hospital
12.1991 - 03.2013
Master of Science - FNP
Medical College of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
MD Collins
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