Rebecca Durbin
Roundhill
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Signature HealthCARE, excelling in personalized care, wound care, and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective care planning. Skilled in medication administration and fostering a supportive environment, ensuring dignity and independence for all patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Signature HealthCARE
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 15 months of Wound Care Nurse experience
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature HealthCARE
03.2015 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a compassionate environment within the facility.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY05-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Infection control measures
- Documentation and charting
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Long-term care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Signature HealthCARE
05.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature HealthCARE
03.2015 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College