Betsy Harmon
Xenia
Summary
Dynamic RN with a proven track record at SSM Health St Mary's Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and education. Enhanced recovery outcomes through effective communication and evidence-based practices. Skilled in medication administration and wound care management, fostering trust and rapport with patients and families for improved satisfaction and compliance.
Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
SSMHealth St Mary's Hospital
12.2016 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
RN
Clay County Health Department
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SIUE
Edwardsville, IL05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
IECC
Fairfield, Illinois05-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Patient monitoring
- Precepting
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Family education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Home health care
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
RN
SSMHealth St Mary's Hospital
12.2016 - Current
RN
Clay County Health Department
02.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SIUE
Associate of Science - Nursing
IECC
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