D Lee McFatridge
Spartanburg
Summary
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
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Oncology
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Library Media Specialist
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Keep resources neat, clean, and in working fashion to maintain availability for use
- Organize library equipment and collections
- Teach group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices
- Source materials that meet current needs, drive curiosity and support learning
- Organize library media supplies, main catalog, special equipment and permanent records
- Maintain first-rate service by quickly repairing or replacing damaged materials and equipment according to library budget
- Provide modern and successful educational experience for students by incorporating a range of media and technology options
- Handle troubleshooting of PCs, software, printers, and other equipment for entire elementary school
STEAM Coordinator and Instructor
North Harlem Elementary School
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Prepare lesson plans for math and science instruction
- Prepare and help students adhere to social standards
- Guide differentiated instruction to students
- Prepare technology driven activities for increased student performance
- Responsibility for planning, instruction, and management of classroom
- Adapt and promote classroom management system to meet personal strategies
- Attend RTI meetings, IEP/EIP meetings, faculty meetings, and PTO meetings
- Provide ways to implement a STEM culture in the school
- Develop plans to instruct current standards and concepts into the Engineering Design Process using 21st century learning activities
- Coordinate with teaching staff to provide ways they can bring STEM and the Engineering Design Process into their individual and grade level instruction
Elementary School Teacher, 1st, 4th, 5th Grades
North Harlem Elementary School
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Prepare lesson plans for math and science instruction
- Prepare and help students adhere to social standards Guide differentiated instruction to students
- Prepare technology-driven activities for increased student performance
- Responsibility for planning, instruction, and management of classroom
- Adapt and promote classroom management system to meet personal strategies
- Attend RTI meetings, IEP/EIP meetings, faculty meetings, and PTO meetings
EMT/Paramedic
Multiple Counties/Private Services
09.1992 - 03.2008
- Documented all calls in reports detailing type of incident and course of treatment
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine the level of safety for all first responders
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader Program
Augusta University
Augusta, GA12.2023
Media Specialist Add-on -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2019
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Augusta University
Augusta, GA12.2010
Georgia Paramedic Science: Licensure -
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA05.1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Incident Complexities- Responder Actions for CBRNE Incidents, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Augusta, GA, 06/23
- Health Care Provider CPR and AED Certified, American Red Cross, Augusta, GA, 05/22
Honorsaffiliations
- Gifted Endorsement
- Development and implementation of school-wide computer literacy curriculum
- Google Apps for Education Trainer
- Pi Lambda Theta, National Honor Society for Educators, 2017
- Teacher of the Year, North Harlem Elementary, 2016
- American Red Cross Hero in Education Award, 2016
- Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society, 2010
- Junior Achievement, Instructor 2009-2011
- Kappa Delta Epsilon, ASU Honor Society, 2008
Additionalhealthcareexperience
EMT/Paramedic, Multiple Counties/Private Services, GA, 09/92-03/08
Timeline
Inpatient Oncology
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Library Media Specialist
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
05.2018 - 05.2022
STEAM Coordinator and Instructor
North Harlem Elementary School
05.2016 - 05.2018
Elementary School Teacher, 1st, 4th, 5th Grades
North Harlem Elementary School
01.2011 - 05.2016
EMT/Paramedic
Multiple Counties/Private Services
09.1992 - 03.2008
Media Specialist Add-on -
Georgia Southern University
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Augusta University
Georgia Paramedic Science: Licensure -
Augusta Technical College
- Incident Complexities- Responder Actions for CBRNE Incidents, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Augusta, GA, 06/23
- Health Care Provider CPR and AED Certified, American Red Cross, Augusta, GA, 05/22
Master of Science - Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader Program
Augusta University
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