Paula Tudor
Lancaster
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
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.
Noted experience at Baptist Health prior to Fort Logan as a float pool nurse. Covering all units when needed. Experience with orthopedics, Post Op CABG care, pre-op, step down progressive care telemetry.
Flexible, easily adaptable to any situation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford
12.2007 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining a calm environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing emotional and physical needs.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and clinical procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Home Health RN
Family Home Health
Stanford
12.2006 - 05.2008
- Provided direct patient care in home health settings.
- Assisted with medication management and education for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create care plans.
- Conducted health assessments and monitored vital signs regularly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
RN Charge Telemetry/Progressive Care Nurse
Ephraim Mcdowell
Danville
04.2003 - 04.2007
- Provided patient care in various departments during shifts.
- Assisted in administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices and protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations while providing appropriate interventions within scope of practice guidelines.
- Participated in continuing education classes and seminars related to progressive care nursing practices.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making decisions about patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when addressing complex clinical issues related to progressive care nursing practices.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under stressful conditions.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Baptist Health Medical Center
Lex
- Provided patient care across diverse departments and units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs.
- Assisted in emergency situations while maintaining composure.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2016 - 10.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Midway College
Midway, KY 05.1998 - 12.2002
Skills
- IV therapy
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Safety management
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Mentorship training
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Performing ekgs
- Stress mitigation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Strong medical ethic
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
- AVADE Instructor
- Preceptor for RN and Paramedic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05.2016 - 10.2017
RN
Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital
12.2007 - 10.2025
Home Health RN
Family Home Health
12.2006 - 05.2008
RN Charge Telemetry/Progressive Care Nurse
Ephraim Mcdowell
04.2003 - 04.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Midway College
05.1998 - 12.2002
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Baptist Health Medical Center