Rhonda L. Evans RN BN
South River
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at NL Health Services, excelling in patient care management and comprehensive evaluations. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in wound management and implementing evidence-based strategies, contributing to a significant reduction in patient falls.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NL Health Services
10.2007 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Central Health Authority
05.2002 - 10.2007
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Regional School of Nursing (MUN)
Corner Brook, NLSkills
- Patient care management
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Documentation expertise
- Patient education
- Clinical decision-making
- Healthcare advocacy for patients and families
- Direct patient support
- Wound management
- Supportive communication
- Patient care planning
- Patient support services
- Individualized care planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NL Health Services
10.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Central Health Authority
05.2002 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Regional School of Nursing (MUN)
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