Rebecca Baxley
Raeford
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nurse
Gritter Francona Inc.
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Optimized workflow processes for increased productivity among nursing team members.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering collaboration and open communication among team members.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed confidential patient records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
Lead Nurse
Department Of Adult Corrections
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Participated in DARBA committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Contract Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
FirstHealth Of The Carolinas
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 27-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Contract Registered Nurse
Hoke County Health Department
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, and PAPR.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Enhanced testing accuracy by following strict procedures and utilizing proper equipment for COVID-19 testing.
- Increased safety measures by adhering to stringent sanitation protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment during COVID-19 testing.
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Liberty Home Health And Hospice
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
CNA
FirstHealth Of The Carolinas
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully and transport patients
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Prepared examination and patient rooms for procedures, checking supply availability and laying out instruments
- Attended to patients in 27-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05.2018
High School Diploma -
Flora MacDonald Academy
Red Springs, NC05.2014
Skills
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Unit administration
- Electronic charting
- Organization and planning
- Direct patient care
- Patient discharging
- Culturally sensitive
- Catheter and wound care
- Taking vitals
- Documenting vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Catheters
- Checking oxygen levels
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Family and patient support
- Monitoring vital signs
- Emotional awareness
- Administering medicines
- Mobility assistance
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Student Precepting
- Clinical Leadership
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Documentation accuracy
- Staffing oversight
- Nursing Management
Certification
- BLS Certification
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Timeline
Administrative Nurse
Gritter Francona Inc.
12.2022 - 03.2024
Lead Nurse
Department Of Adult Corrections
03.2022 - 11.2022
Contract Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Contract Registered Nurse
Hoke County Health Department
01.2021 - 03.2021
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Liberty Home Health And Hospice
08.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
FirstHealth Of The Carolinas
07.2018 - 12.2021
CNA
FirstHealth Of The Carolinas
07.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
High School Diploma -
Flora MacDonald Academy
- BLS Certification
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