Rachel BASSETT
Washington
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and expertise in patient assessments, education, and direct care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering teamwork in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Home Care And Hospice
03.2021 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, documenting findings to inform treatment decisions and interventions.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting informed decision-making regarding care options.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Progress West Hospital Emergency Department
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency within nursing units.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing errors and improving safety for patients.
- Led training sessions on new clinical protocols, ensuring staff remained current with industry standards and practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Homerton College of Health Studies
10-2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
Certification
RN Missouri Nursing license
BLS
previous ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Home Care And Hospice
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Progress West Hospital Emergency Department
10.2015 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Homerton College of Health Studies