Terry Wilborn
Batesville,MS
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering the best patient care possible. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Dedicated and compassionate with a progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Also, works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spinal Cord Injury Nurse
Lt Col Luke J Weathers, Jr VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Neuro Stepdown/Medsurg RN ( Worked FT & PT 36hrs)
Methodist University Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted initial assessments, evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms, documented findings in patient records, and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Initiated intravenous fluids, administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, and accurately documented medications, and IV fluids administered, all treatments, food and fluid output and intake
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders, continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients and their caregivers on patient care instructions, medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, pain management techniques, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options to dramatically reduce the chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed care from admission to discharge; educated patients and their caregivers on discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a medical-surgical unit, by providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect patients' health, safety, and rights.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, and quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment.
Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse ( Travel Contract)
Kaiser Permanente- Orange County
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Initiated intravenous fluids, administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, and accurately documented medications, and IV fluids administered, all treatments, food and fluid output and intake
- Cared for patients in a 28-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse(Travel Contract)
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted physicians to complete bedside procedures and address patient concerns.
- Delivered well-rounded care by incorporating behavior modeling and culturally specific approaches.
- Conducted daily assessments, patient complaints, and current symptoms, documented findings in patient's electronic medical records, and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring of patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Initiated intravenous fluids, administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, and accurately documented medications, and IV fluids administered, all treatments, food and fluid output and intake
- Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes.
Registered Nurse- Crisis Response-Travel Contract
Mercy Hospital Springfield
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to 6 patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Registered Nurse PostOp-Med-Surg-(Travel Contract)
St. Bernards Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and IV fluids, and oriented patients to the unit.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
COVID-19 Unit RN- (Travel Contract)
Advocate Trinity Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Lorman,MS05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2014
Skills
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Physical Assessment
- Time Management
- Pain Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Admission
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Expires: 08/04/26
Basic Life Support. Expires: 02/09/25
Licenses
- RN, Mississippi, Expires: December 31, 2024, 912516
Projects
- MLH Nursing Project: Effectiveness of Discharge Teaching for Stroke Patients.
Leadership Roles
- SCI-Charge Nurse
- SCI-Wound Care Champion
Timeline
Spinal Cord Injury Nurse
Lt Col Luke J Weathers, Jr VA Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse ( Travel Contract)
Kaiser Permanente- Orange County
12.2022 - 01.2023
Progressive Care Registered Nurse(Travel Contract)
Willis-Knighton Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse- Crisis Response-Travel Contract
Mercy Hospital Springfield
07.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse PostOp-Med-Surg-(Travel Contract)
St. Bernards Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
COVID-19 Unit RN- (Travel Contract)
Advocate Trinity Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Neuro Stepdown/Medsurg RN ( Worked FT & PT 36hrs)
Methodist University Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2023
Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Expires: 08/04/26
Basic Life Support. Expires: 02/09/25
Licenses
- RN, Mississippi, Expires: December 31, 2024, 912516
Projects
- MLH Nursing Project: Effectiveness of Discharge Teaching for Stroke Patients.
Leadership Roles
- SCI-Charge Nurse
- SCI-Wound Care Champion
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Jackson State University
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