Rebecca Pierce
Raleigh
Summary
Registered Nurse with nearly 2 years of experience in Mohs surgery. Previous hospital nursing experience includes preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient conditions in medical surgical and cardiovascular ICU units. Additional 7 years of experience as an LPN in outpatient setting. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in an OR setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mohs Surgery RN
Central Dermatology Center
05.2023 - Current
- Assist surgeon in sterile Mohs surgery.
- Prepare sterile trays for surgical procedures.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administer local anesthetic injections.
- Provide wound care and dressing changes.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educate patient, family members, and caregivers on patient care and post-op instructions.
Cardiovascular ICU RN
UNC Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Medical Surgical RN- 1 Memorial & 4 West
UNC Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Acted as Charge Nurse to 25+ bed unit.
- Documented patient care accurately in EPIC.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post- surgical procedures.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
LPN
Bayada Pediatrics
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Assessed pediatric patients: performed daily assessments and accurately documented findings in electronic record
- Administered medications and bolus feeds via G-tube and administer scheduled treatments
- Provided developmentally appropriate therapies
LPN
Raleigh Neurology Associates
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assessed pediatric patients; performed initial intake and vital signs and documented in EMR
- Safely administered pediatric intramuscular injections
- Maintained smooth patient flow and assisted with physician paperwork and prescription refills
LPN-Triage
Raleigh Neurology Associates
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Followed standard protocols for triaging patient calls, obtained appropriate information from patient and relayed information to Physician, Mid-level, and/or nurse
- Relayed and interpreted physician's instructions and orders for medical care and EMR
LPN
Massachusetts General Hospital Back Bay
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Assessed adult and pediatric patients; performed initial assessments and vital signs; collected samples for analysis
- Assisted physicians with exams, treatments, prescription refills, and paperwork
- Safely administered treatments and medications including pediatric and adult immunizations and injections, PPD implantation, EKGs, dressing changes, suture removal, and cerumen removal
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2020
Certification - Practical Nursing
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2011
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Assist in sterile Mohs surgeries
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Charge Nurse experience
- Self-motivated professional
- Epic Systems
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
- RN #323119, 2020-2026
- BLS, 2024-2026
Awards
UNC Medical Center: ESTU's Employee of the Quarter, July 2021
MA General Hospital: Partners in Excellence, March 2015
Food and Drug Administration: Certificate for Outstanding Contribution, January 2015
Additional Information
Vizient Project 2021 : Implementation of Safety Huddles
Timeline
Mohs Surgery RN
Central Dermatology Center
05.2023 - Current
Cardiovascular ICU RN
UNC Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Surgical RN- 1 Memorial & 4 West
UNC Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2022
LPN
Bayada Pediatrics
12.2018 - 07.2020
LPN
Raleigh Neurology Associates
01.2017 - 01.2020
LPN-Triage
Raleigh Neurology Associates
07.2015 - 12.2016
LPN
Massachusetts General Hospital Back Bay
12.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Certification - Practical Nursing
North Shore Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
University of New Hampshire
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