Andrea Perkins
Moseley
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, critical thinking, and electronic health record management. Upholds infection control standards and mentors new RNs to improve patient care outcomes. Delivers comprehensive care while effectively delegating tasks based on patient needs and staff competencies within a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lynchburg General Hospital
Lynchburg
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized treatment plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital standards, enhancing overall care quality.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to align on patient care strategies and improve treatment outcomes.
Registered Nurse
HCA-Henrico Doctors Hospital
Richmond
09.2001 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient care and outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored post-operative patients, addressing questions and providing tailored home care strategies to support recovery.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities, ensuring timely follow-up appointments and referrals for additional services to facilitate continuity of care.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
St. Frances Medical Center
Midlothian
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects to inform treatment decisions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Managed emergency situations with swift, expert interventions to ensure optimal patient care and support.
- Developed and evaluated patient care plans in collaboration with medical team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
J Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA08-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- IV and medication administration
- Medication administration protocols
- Infection control practices
- Wound care management
- Seizure management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Care plan development
- Disease management programs
- Electronic health records management
- Intake and discharge processes
- Immunization administration
- Precepting and mentoring
- Collaborative teamwork and communication
- SBAR communication
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Complex problem solving
- Reporting and documentation
- Reporting and documentation
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude
Certification
- Registered nurse - Virginia Board of Nursing
- ALS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lynchburg General Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
St. Frances Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
HCA-Henrico Doctors Hospital
09.2001 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
J Sargent Reynolds Community College