Linda Rye
101 Crossgate Street, Starkville
Summary
Register Nurse position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Patient-oriented Nurse with 40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Nursing home supervision, Home health, surgery, medical, Cath lab, postpartum, nursery and labor and delivery specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Rn weekend supervisor
Care Center Of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
RN Staff Nurse
Lincare
West Point
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Rn position teaching patients in the use of cpaps, o2 use, inr results, home vents and teaching patients taking Coumadin in how and why to check inr with at home finger stick machine
- Making calls to patients regarding results, making appointments to see patients in clinic for cpap teaching, or driving to patients home for in home teaching.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE
OKTIBBEHA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Starkville
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN Staff Nurse
Kindred At Home
Starkville
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Took this position for a position close to home and day shift position
- Staff rn making visits in patient home, enjoy teaching and meeting family and making a difference in patients lives.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Staff RN in Senior Care Unit
Pioneer Aberdeen Hospital
Aberdeen
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Choctaw County Hospital
Ackerman
01.2013 - 06.2013
- I was program director at Ackerman pioneer hospital, unit closed when hospital moved to new location in Ackerman
- I transferred the next day to pioneer of aberdeen to be staff rn on senior care unit
- Providing behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN SUPERVISOR
MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME
Kosciusko
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Was RN on 11-7 shirt for a veterans home with 100 patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Called md, made rounds with md, sent patients to hospital if sick, ran code situations
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
WEEKEND RN SUPERVISOR
GOLDEN LIVING CARTHAGE
Carthage
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Supervised ancillary staff.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Rn Rehab unit, GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL
Kosciusko
03.2010 - 12.2010
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Supervised ancillary staff .Treated patients with strokes and post op orthopedic surgeries.
RN MEDICAL / SURGICAL UNIT, NOXUBEE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Macon
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Provided necessary health education training for patients.
CLINIC RN
MISSISSIPPI STATE HEALTH
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Assisted babies, children and adults with immunizations
- Taught women and young girls about birth control options and assisted MD with pelvic exams.Taught about tuberculosis, giving TB skin tests, and TB medications and doing family teaching
- Certified in giving TB skin test
- Supervised ancillary staff.
STAFF RN SURGERY, OCH
Starkville
07.2006 - 05.2007
- Assessed patients in pre op holding and gave support and teaching, assisted md and CRNA in operating room
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
STAFF RN CATH
LAB, RADIOLOGY
Columbus
06.2005 - 12.2005
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures in cath lab and radiology setting.
RN in Gyn Surgery Unit Then Transfer to Surgery
DCH Healhcare
Tuscaloosa
06.2001 - 11.2004
- Assisted patients on postpartum and surgical unit
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Also worked in surgery, as a circulator assisting doctors and CRNA in caring for patient during surgery.
RN LABOR AND DELIVERY
NURSERY
Winfield
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Assisted patients during the transition from labor to postpartum
- Teaching old and new mothers newborn and post op care.
Education
Associate Of Science - NURSING
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dearborn, MIHigh School Diploma -
Inter City Baptist School
Allen Park, Michigan Skills
- P>Self-Motivated
- P>Attention to Detail
- P>Team player
- P>Active Listening
- P>Training and Development
- P>Good Telephone Etiquette
- P>Organization and Time Management
- P>Problem-Solving
- P>Dependable and Responsible
- P>Multitasking Abilities
- P>Patient and family advocacy
- P>Patient Assessments
- P>Chronic disease management
- P>Home care
- P>Medication distribution
- P>Managing deadlines
- P>Family Education
- P>Oxygen saturation standards
- P>Employee Evaluation
- P>Newborn care and postpartum care
- P>Strong clinical judgment
- P>Care plan assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Rn weekend supervisor
Care Center Of Aberdeen
09.2024 - 02.2025
RN Staff Nurse
Lincare
08.2017 - 04.2019
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE
OKTIBBEHA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2016 - 04.2017
RN Staff Nurse
Kindred At Home
04.2014 - 06.2016
Staff RN in Senior Care Unit
Pioneer Aberdeen Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Choctaw County Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2013
RN SUPERVISOR
MISSISSIPPI STATE VETERANS HOME
04.2012 - 01.2013
WEEKEND RN SUPERVISOR
GOLDEN LIVING CARTHAGE
04.2011 - 04.2012
Rn Rehab unit, GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL
03.2010 - 12.2010
RN MEDICAL / SURGICAL UNIT, NOXUBEE GENERAL HOSPITAL
03.2009 - 02.2010
CLINIC RN
MISSISSIPPI STATE HEALTH
02.2008 - 02.2009
STAFF RN SURGERY, OCH
07.2006 - 05.2007
STAFF RN CATH
LAB, RADIOLOGY
06.2005 - 12.2005
RN in Gyn Surgery Unit Then Transfer to Surgery
DCH Healhcare
06.2001 - 11.2004
RN LABOR AND DELIVERY
NURSERY
08.1998 - 06.2001
Associate Of Science - NURSING
HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Inter City Baptist School