Rebekah Winchester
Knoxville
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience ain Psychiatric Care. Proven ability in patient safety and clinical judgment, enhancing outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care plans. Skilled in IV insertion and adept at multitasking in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient care and support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
University Of TN Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions and urgency of care needed.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively communicating with physicians and other staff members regarding patient needs and status changes.
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and support treatment planning.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage acute behavioral issues.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes and outcomes.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Leconte Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes and responding promptly to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in electronic health records.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The McNabb Center
02.2009 - 10.2015
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records for accurate tracking.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting engagement and communication among participants.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedysis Home Health
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations, ensuring tailored health management.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized nursing strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline service delivery.
- Monitored patient progress, making timely adjustments to care plans as necessary to enhance recovery.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Peninsula Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2009
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05-2007
Skills
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- IV insertion
- Health promotion
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Crisis Intervention Training - 2024
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
University Of TN Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Leconte Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2017
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amedysis Home Health
05.2011 - 05.2013
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The McNabb Center
02.2009 - 10.2015
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Peninsula Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College