Rebecca Phillips
Andersonville
Summary
2023 RN graduate who is hardworking and reliable, seeking new opportunities to expand clinical skills in various environments. Motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges at entry level and apply time management and prioritization according to patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Nurse- RN
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
Oak Ridge
07.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to infection prevention and control.
- Implement CDC and OSHA standards for infection prevention and control policy/practice guidance.
- Review and update infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Consult with local health departments on reportable infectious cases.
- Identify potential occupational hazards in the workplace and recommended safety protocols to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Train employees on appropriate methods for disposing of hazardous waste materials.
- Track Sharps Log distribution and return.
- Conduct surveillance of infections, outbreaks, and antibiotic stewardship.
- Provide training and education to employees on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Provide training and education to employees on proper handwashing techniques and disinfecting procedures in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Perform hand hygiene audits.
- Administer Hep B vaccinations as needed and seasonal flu vaccinations to employees.
- Administer TB skin tests upon new hire and yearly as directed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
Oak Ridge
04.2017 - Current
- Experience in caring for psychiatric patients and conditions.
- Ensured compliance with standards of practice, safety regulations, HIPPA, policies and procedures.
- Obtained patient informed consent before initiating any new medication regimen and provided patient education.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Medication administration to patients as ordered by the provider.
- Evaluated patient response to medications and reported any reactions or side effects to the provider.
- Conducted pain assessments to determine effectiveness of administered pain medications.
- Cosigned narcotic medication waste and deliveries.
- Obtaining and charting vital signs.
- Evaluated stock supplies regularly for expiration dates and restocked as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canterfield of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Medication administration to patients in an Assisted Living.
- Experience in a Alzheimer's/Dementia unit.
- Vital signs, glucose readings, daily weights, IM injections, etc.
- Documentation in patient charts.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Courtyards Senior Living
Knoxville
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Medication administration.
- Vital signs and Blood Glucose checks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Oak Ridge, TN05-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Knoxville, TN01-2017
Skills
- Infection Control
- Managing Data
- Medication Administration
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Patient Safety
Certification
- Registered Nurse #271803
- Licensed Practical Nurse #89584
- Current CPR Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infection Preventionist/Employee Health Nurse- RN
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
04.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canterfield of Oak Ridge
02.2017 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Courtyards Senior Living
02.2017 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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