COLBY NEWBY
Newport News
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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Medical Group
02.2023 - Current
- Provide care to patients with work-related injury or illness, treatment, and management.
- Perform routine drug and blood alcohol screenings.
- Manage referrals and workers compensation cases.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized care plans and conducting regular evaluations.
- Reduced workplace injuries by providing training on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and workplace safety protocols.
- Streamlined medical documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping for optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Assessed, planned, and evaluated nursing care to postpartum women and newborns
- Post- op recovery and care for caesarean section patients
- Educated parents on lactation, postpartum, and newborn care
- Administered medications and maintained IV therapy
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Medication administration and maintained IV therapy
- Documentation utilizing electronic medical record
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition
- Collaborated daily with physicians and healthcare team to achieve optimum patient care. Documentation utilizing electronic medical record
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Health Services
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA03.2017
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Management
- Unit Administration
- Care Planning
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Medical evaluation
- Breastfeeding education
- Taking vitals
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Assessment
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Medical Group
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Health Services
01.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Eastern Virginia Career College
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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