Rachel Chapman
Warner Robins
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PRN
Perry Internal Medicine
08.2020 - Current
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments, and documented care activities.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Reviewed lab and diagnostic imaging results with providers
- Performed ordered in office testing.
- Worked closely with physician, and nurse practitioners as part of unit team.
- Medical billing and coding and front office support
Registered Nurse
Agape Care Group/ Georgia Hospice Care
11.2021 - 07.2025
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Evaluate patients, created care plans and provides care and support to terminally ill patients and their families, with focus on comfort and quality of life during the final stages of life.
- Manage symptoms, administer medications, educated caregivers and families, offer emotional and spiritual support, while working in various settings, including homes, different types of facilities and hospitals.
- Participated and organized interdisciplinary group- With the hospice MD, nursing team, social worker and chaplain, where we develop, implement, and regularly review the patients individualized plan of care.
- Managed the coordination, supervision, and implementation of professional and supportive services for hospice patients in a safe, cost-effective manner.
- Oversaw the care team and provide education and training related to clinical practice, regulation and reimbursement changes as well as help orient new employees.
Registered Nurse ICU and ER
Perry Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Administered and monitored ordered treatment as part of care plans.
- Developed and implemented care plans.
- Controlled risks of deterioration with continuous monitoring and swift action on concerning changes in condition.
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments, and documented care activities.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Provided patient education.
- Managed patient flows for unit, handled admissions, and processed discharge paperwork.
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with providers and other team members for continuum of care.
- Maintained patient care standards and met metrics with effective oversight of LPNs, CNAs, and was preceptor to new graduates and student nurses.
- Advocated for patients' needs and reported on changing conditions and requirements to supervisors.
- Supported unit efficiency by assisting with patient intakes, transport, and discharge functions.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
UPMC Sherwood Oaks
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Administered medications to patients as ordered and monitor patients for possible reactions or side effects.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Treated patients with mental health issues, and dementia alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Followed facility policies and procedures.
- Contributed ideas for improving work processes.
- Kept areas clean, organized, and in line with company professional standards.
- Determined hospice eligibility of referred patients by conducting initial nursing evaluations.
- Coordinated ongoing care plans, collaborating with family and healthcare team to regularly assess progress and goals.
- Improved patient care by teaching patient and family members how to handle different needs.
- Controlled pain and suffering of patients with medication and other interventions.
- Comforted patients and loved-ones at end of life due to cancer, dementia, and other disorders.
Neuro Trauma Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and performing necessary assessments
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Completed accurate work tasks by carefully reviewing every order.
- Adjusted specialized equipment to manage different pressures, cardiac rhythms, and respiration.
- Stabilized patients during emergencies and delivered timely defibrillation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and other life-saving care.
Medication Aide
UPMC Sherwood Oaks
04.2014 - 07.2019
- Made knowledgeable decisions to not administer prescribed drugs and coordinated follow-up actions with supervisor.
- Used safe practices when assisting residents to lift, move, and transfer individuals between equipment.
- Ordered medications for residents and organized carts to monitor medication stores.
- Clarified orders believed to be inaccurate, ineffective, or contraindicated by consulting with licensed practitioner.
- Supported care quality standards by observing patients for reactions and immediately reporting concerns.
- Counted and signed medication administration records for controlled drugs.
- Dispensed oral, inhalation, and topic medications to patients under direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Collected and input vital signs upon medication administration.
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information.
Education
Registered Nurse ADN -
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA05.2019
Medical Billing and coding
Middle GA Technical College
Warner Robins, GA05.2006
Front Office Specialist
Middle GA Technical College
Warner Robins, GA05.2006
Skills
- BLS, First Aid, Mental Health, ICU, ED, NIHSS, Trauma and Dementia Certified
- Wound care, Hospice, Ventilator support, Telemetry and Vitals Monitoring
- FBI and Child Abuse Clearances
- Patient assessment, Treatment Planning, Discharge Coordination
- IV management, Alaris, PCA Pumps, Baxter, Plum Pumps, Sub-Q IVs
- Cerner, Epic, Accuflo, Meditech, Eclinical works, point care, HCHB, Microsoft programs
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Agape Care Group/ Georgia Hospice Care
11.2021 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse ICU and ER
Perry Hospital
11.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, PRN
Perry Internal Medicine
08.2020 - Current
Neuro Trauma Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
07.2019 - 02.2020
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
UPMC Sherwood Oaks
06.2019 - 07.2020
Medication Aide
UPMC Sherwood Oaks
04.2014 - 07.2019
Medical Billing and coding
Middle GA Technical College
Front Office Specialist
Middle GA Technical College
Registered Nurse ADN -
Community College of Beaver County
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