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Rachel Powell

Florence,SC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

ICU- MUSC Florence
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Pharmacy Technician

Hope Health
03.2019 - 08.2023
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in timely manner.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
  • Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.

Pharmacy Technician

Mcleod Hospital
09.2013 - 04.2018
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in timely manner.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
  • Expedited insurance claim resolutions by liaising with healthcare providers and insurance companies on patients'' behalf.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.

Education

Associates of Nursing -

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC
05.2021

Skills

  • Wound care
  • Charting
  • Medication and dosage
  • IV drug management
  • Working knowledge of medical equipment
  • Worked along side Hospice
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Central Line Management
  • Intensive Care Unit Experience
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Chest Tube Management
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Airway Management
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Advanced Life Support

Personal Information

Title: Registered nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse

ICU- MUSC Florence
01.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Hope Health
03.2019 - 08.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Mcleod Hospital
09.2013 - 04.2018

Associates of Nursing -

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Rachel Powell