Pamela Hayes
Leitchfield
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advanced Nursing Solutions
Leitchfield
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Oncology Certified
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Advocated for patient rights and coordinated resources for optimal care delivery.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse
Graves-Gilbert Clinic
Bowling Green
01.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Center Bowling Green
Bowling Green
12.2009 - 12.2019
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care strategies.
- Assisted in wound care, dressing changes, and maintaining sterile environments.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices and patient safety.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY 06.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Clinical collaboration
- Nursing protocols
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Home health care
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Patient consultation
- Palliative and pain management
- SBAR communication
- Feeding pumps
- Maintaining privacy
- IV management
Certification
- ONCC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advanced Nursing Solutions
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Graves-Gilbert Clinic
01.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Center Bowling Green
12.2009 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
06.2005 - 12.2009