- Avid Reader of theology, technology and personal growth concepts
- Drawing and Painting
- Acting and Theater
- Creative Writing
- Fundraising Events
- Volunteer Work
- Homelessness Outreach
- Outdoor Recreation
- Gardening
- Yoga
- Swimming
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in bicycling, walking and strength training
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Boating
Annette Reynolds
Greer
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a strong educational background. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting positive outcomes. Skilled in various healthcare settings, including acute, long-term, palliative, and hospice care. Possesses extensive knowledge of the latest medical equipment and techniques for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of conditions. Demonstrates emotional and physical strength in providing support to patients and their families. Exceptional multitasking abilities and proficiency in prioritizing workloads. Actively involved in community outreach programs and experienced in caring for patients with long-term illnesses. Proficient in administering injections and medications, as well as providing information and support to patients and caregivers. Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment. Additionally, experienced in developing tailored lesson plans using innovative teaching techniques to engage students of diverse learning styles. Utilizes effective assessment methods and educational technologies to ensure student progress tracking. Seeking to leverage strong communication and problem-solving skills to make meaningful contributions in a new professional setting. Background in home and institutional care as a hospice nurse, providing gentle comfort and palliative care to patients. Offers extensive resources and information to support families during end-of-life events, maintaining round-the-clock availability for their needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PN Faculty Instructor
ECPI University
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Created lesson plans to accomplish predefined learning goals and objectives
- Taught classroom-based courses through lectures, discussions and a flipped-classroom experience
- Demonstrated techniques and best practices for students to utilize in the professional future practice an LPNs
- Oversaw clinical practice components of nurse education and training programs
- Graded papers, assignments, exams as well as proctored online exams
- Participated in developing curriculum for nurse training programs in cooperation with other faculty or directors of nursing
- Documented student attendance, participation, and performance
- Promoted self-due diligence to remain up to date on the latest evidence-based practice in medicine and changes to standards in patient care
Independent Contract Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: ER Overflow
- Used the latest medical equipment to diagnose, treat and monitor conditions
- Utilized innate compassionate nature to provide emotional strength and critical thinking in the support of patients and their families
- Performed my duties with an exceptional ability to multitask while using the most up-to-date nursing skills and process in the care of my patients
- Proficiently used a hierarchy of prioritization to manage my workloads
- Administered injections and medications to patients
- Provided education, information and support to patients and caregivers within my scope of practice
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team for patient treatment and plan of care/discharge development
- Aided with tests, evaluations and performed wound care management
- ER Overflow
Interim Collaborative Registered Nurse
The Cancer Institute
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided leadership in the professional practice setting while functioning as a collaborator who contributed to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring
- Assigned or delegated tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN, or support staff
- Considered the maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of outcomes
- Provided peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance
- Shared knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues
- Participated in an interdisciplinary team consisting of three physicians to evaluate clinical care or health services
- Promoted patient safety initiatives
- Supervised delegates and evaluated assigned LPN in my charge
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family
- Derived culturally and age-appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family, and other health care providers
- Analyzed the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs
- Assessed patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly
- Accepted assignments in areas other than primary unit and performed duties within individualized competencies
- Sought out both formal and independent learning activities using current research findings and other evidence to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge
- Participated in systematic peer review and obtained formal and informal feedback regarding my own practice from patients, peers, professional colleagues, and others
- Identified areas of strength, as well as areas in which professional development
- Met time and attendance guidelines per hospital policy
- Continuously evaluated and assessed patient and family satisfaction
- Promoted compassionate communication that was patient and family centered
- Assessed for and attempted to resolve patient/family concerns
- Utilized effective time management skills to complete assigned duties and responsibilities within established work shift
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager and Admissions Nurse
Interim HealthCare
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Assessed assigned case load of hospice patients to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, Interdisciplinary Group conferences, call-in logs, and on-site evaluations
- Attended bi-weekly Interdisciplinary Group meetings to meet all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to following the Plan of Care
- Made the initial evaluation and re-evaluated the patient's nursing needs during each visit
- Communicated significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the Clinical Manager, Case Managers, Chaplain, Social Worker, and Medical Director involved with patient care
- Reported unsafe conditions to the appropriate Clinical Manager and Medical Director in a timely manner
- Implemented the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources
- Participated in the implementation of the plan of care for an assigned case load to ensure quality, continuity of care, and achievement of patient outcomes
- Demonstrated competency in all levels of hospice nursing practice
- Identified deviations from normal nursing and normal patient condition status
- Initiated appropriate actions based on the deviation
- Verified the plan of care prior to each visit and provided care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, Plan of Care, and established standards and guidelines
- Revised the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notified the Clinical Manager
- Wrote physician orders, as directed, to cover additional visits and changes to the plan of care
- Incorporated patient care goals established in the plan of care, into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in nurses' notes
- Provided those services ordered requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills
- Followed appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures according to the plan of care
- Documented medication regimen and updated medication profile according to established procedures
- Counseled, instructed, and included the patient and family in following the Plan of Care and meeting nursing and related needs
- Followed all infection control guidelines and standards per Agency policy
- Supervised and provided clinical direction to the Licensed Practical Nurse & the Hospice Aide to ensure quality and continuity of services provided
- Instructed and evaluated the Licensed Practical Nurse & the Hospice Aide with special patient care procedures in accordance with the scope of practice and home health care policies of the agency
- Communicated care coordination & changes to the appropriate team members as they occur to the patient’s plan of care
- Promoted compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third-party payers, through education, coaching, and other assistance, as necessary
- Maintained current knowledge of, and promotes compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
- Assured the continuity of quality patient care delivered
- Maintained communication with Clinical Manager providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, physician orders, or special instructions
- Participated or communicated in patient care conferences offering clinical suggestions and updates on patients’ progress towards goals
- Assured clinical notes indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with physicians, other staff, and disciplines
- Demonstrated effective time management skills by completing patient assignments within the projected period and arriving at appointments on schedule
- Ensured that all assessment nursing notes, supply sheets, and visit logs are accurate, timely, and turned into office according to office policy
- Demonstrated commitment and professional growth
- Attended all required in-service programs within the review year as assigned by management
- Independently obtains CEUs as required by licensure and provides a copy of same to the human resources department
- Promoted the Agency philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure the quality of care
- Always maintained patient & staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule
- Provided positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and other agency personnel
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Greenville Health System
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Transitional Care Unit
- Experienced and qualified registered nurse with experience in acute, long-term, palliative and hospice care
- In-depth knowledge of the latest medical equipment to diagnose, treat and monitor conditions
- Compassionate nature with the emotional and physical strength to provide support for patients and families
- Exceptional ability to multi-task
- Adept at community outreach programs
- Excellent skills in caring for patients with long-term illnesses
- Proficient at prioritizing workloads
- Administer injections and medications to patients
- Experienced in providing information and support to patients and caregivers
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team for patient treatment
- Aided with tests and evaluations and performed wound care management
- Transitional Care Unit
Executive Administrative Assistant to President
A-1 Construction Services of SC, LLC
04.1998 - 12.2018
- Managed all financials; investment, depository, accounts payable/receivables and profit/loss and expense reports
- Managed company health, property, auto and liability insurance
- Served as human resource manager for a staff of twenty employees in the capacity of wage and benefit assignments, payroll administration, disciplinary actions, and continued education
Departmental Technician
Michigan Department of Attorney General
06.1989 - 03.1998
- Managed the operations of converting paper-version case documents into microfiche
Education
Master's Degree - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Science in Nursing
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2018
Associate’s of Applied Sciences - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12.2017
Associate’s Degree - Business Law
Davenport University
Lansing, MI06.1988
Skills
- Student engagement
- Lesson delivery
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Central line management
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Team coordination
- Advanced care planning
- Home care management
- Compassionate care
- Pain assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Awardscertificationslicensesmemberships
- Cohort Pinning Ceremony Coordinator, 01/01/17
- Nurses Association Cohort Representative, 01/01/17
- Member of the NSNA
- Member of the NSO
- Phi Theta Kappa International College Honor Society, 01/01/15 to Present
- American Red Cross BLS Certified
- South Carolina Registered Nurse (unencumbered), Expires 04/30/24
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification - BLS.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Received academic recognition for meeting both high GPAs during my two year program but also being named to the Dean's list 3 out of 8 terms.
Interests
Timeline
PN Faculty Instructor
ECPI University
03.2023 - 09.2023
Independent Contract Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Interim Collaborative Registered Nurse
The Cancer Institute
04.2020 - 08.2020
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager and Admissions Nurse
Interim HealthCare
03.2019 - 04.2020
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Greenville Health System
01.2018 - 03.2019
Executive Administrative Assistant to President
A-1 Construction Services of SC, LLC
04.1998 - 12.2018
Departmental Technician
Michigan Department of Attorney General
06.1989 - 03.1998
Bachelor's Degree - Science in Nursing
Western Governor's University
Associate’s of Applied Sciences - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Associate’s Degree - Business Law
Davenport University
- CPR/AED Certification - BLS.
Master's Degree - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
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