Grace Buchanan
Rockmart
Summary
Dedicated Travel Registered Nurse with proven skills in patient assessments, infection control, and effective communication. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and education across diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
RN Network
Boca Raton
2022 - 2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and care in electronic health records systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols at facilities.
- Adapted quickly to new environments while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Participated in educational activities designed to improve knowledge base regarding current practice trends in travel nursing field.
- Initiated preventative measures against potential risks identified through assessment processes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Redmond Regional Medical Center
Rome
2019 - 2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in medical-surgical unit.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and recovery processes.
- Assisted in wound care management and dressing changes for diverse patient needs.
- Documented patient assessments and treatments accurately in electronic health records.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient flow and resource allocation.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices within the unit.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients during hospitalization experience.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, Georgia, GA01-2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, Georgia, GA01-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessments
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Joint commission compliance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient examinations
- Wound care
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Heartsaver, first aid, CPR, AED
- Training staff
Certification
eNLC RN License
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
RN Network
2022 - 2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Redmond Regional Medical Center
2019 - 2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science
Georgia Highlands College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Georgia Highlands College