Peggy Jeffers
Cobbs Creek
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment and emotional support. Recognized for commitment to infection control and effective collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dockside Health and Rehab Center
Locust Hill
06.2022 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects to ensure safe recovery.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- 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, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions, adjusting care based on continuous assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Sola Inc.
Gloucester
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to physician prescriptions and patient safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, facilitating effective communication within electronic health systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices, enhancing team competency and care delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents
New Kent
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies and provided guidance for post-discharge care to promote recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that enhanced patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through continuous assessment of patient responses, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA05-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Care plan development
- Infection control practices
- Electronic health records
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Pain management
- Palliative care
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Staff leadership
- Staff leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dockside Health and Rehab Center
06.2022 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Sola Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hospital For Children And Adolescents
04.2016 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Rappahannock Community College