Rebecca S.

Rebecca S.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduated with two degrees both IT and Medical I wanted to be able to gain as much knowledge and skills to solve problems not just with my patients but with ongoing issues in a technical environment.

  • Education

    • Stratford University

      2017 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree Science and Nursing 3.42
    • DeVry University

      2014 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance 3.52 Cum Laude
    • TESST College of Technology-Beltsville

      2004 - 2005
      Certificate Medical/Clinical Assistant 2.95
  • Experience

    • Takoma Park Pediatric

      Aug 2006 - Jan 2010
      Medical Assistant

      • Supervise and teach Medical Assistant and Nursing students.• Inventory of vaccines and medical supplies.• Triage patients for physical exams and non- routine checkup.• Assist three doctors.• Administer injection, perform PKU, Bilirubin, conduct urine analysis, obtain throat culture, administer medication, and perform respiratory testing.• Check insurance eligibility.• Answering telephone inquiries and schedule appointments.• Updating and filing patient medical record.• Collect and record co-payments.• Filing, faxing, and collating patient information.• Maintain seven examining rooms so that they are organized neat and clean. Show less

    • The Glaucoma Center

      Jan 2010 - May 2011
      Medical Administration Assistant

      • Greeting patients.• Check in and out patients.• Entering charges and balancing out at the end of the day.• Collect and record co- payments.• Answering telephone inquiries and schedule appointments.• Update and filing medical records.• Maintain and organize working area.• Pull and prepare charts for the next day.• Check insurance.

    • PULLMAN AND ARIZA PEDIATRICS

      Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
      Medical Assistant

      • Triage.• Phlebotomy.• Assist three Doctors.• Collect and process specimen.• Administer vaccines.• Call patients regarding test result.• Maintain patient flow.• Inventory of medical supplies.• Clean and organize eight clinical rooms.• Obtain vital signs, perform PKU, Bilirubin, conduct urine analysis, obtain throat culture, administer medication, and perform respiratory testing.

    • Inova Fairfax Hospital

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Student Nurse

      • Experience with respirators, IV and cardiac monitoring; assisted patients with ADL and ROM • Conducted head to toe assessment on patients, monitored vitals for changes• Administered medications as ordered by physician under supervision• Used Epic system to document care plan and assessments on patients

    • BridgePoint Healthcare

      Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
      Student Nurse

      • Monitored six assigned patients, updating information on vital signs and progress of treatment.• Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.• Assessed condition of patients, ordering, and evaluating diagnostic tests as needed

    • Patient First Urgent Care

      Nov 2021 - Oct 2023
      Registered Nurse

      • Patient assessment and evaluation• Triaging• Medication Administration, oral, IV and IM• Managing patient flow• Conducting phone calls regarding patient lab results• Assisting the physicians with minor wound care• Implementing patient first policies and procedures• Documentation• Using sound judgment when administering medical care and screening patients• Assisting the physicians in all emergency’s cases• Completing other duties as required

    • Future Care Pineview

      Mar 2023 - Nov 2023
      Clinical Nurse

      • Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs• Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements.• Monitor patients’ vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.• Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team.• Answer questions and educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.• Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records.• Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols. Show less

    • SurgCenter of Silver Spring

      Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
      Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

      • Observing patients for side effects of anesthesia• Monitoring and recording patient vital signs• Monitoring patient’s level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery• Performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings• Checking and updating patient files, charts and medical records• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians and other members of the patient’s care team• Providing comfort and answering questions when patients wake from sedation• Educating patients and their families regarding post-surgery care at home Show less

    • Autumn Lake Healthcare

      Jan 2024 - May 2024
      RN Supervisor

      • Schedule nurses’ shifts• Assign nurses to patients• Ensure nursing operational standards are met• Provide reports on productivity, quality and customer service metrics• Ensure all nurses follow policies and procedures• Train new team members• Evaluate nurses’ performance• Inform family members about medical procedures and doctors’ instructions• Handle complaints or other issues• Establish a compassionate environment by providing psychological support to patients, family and friends• Keep records of nurses’ files, patients’ cases and procedures Show less

    • Discover RN LLC

      May 2024 - now
      Chief Executive Officer

      Program to help nursing students

    • Genesis Healthcare System

      May 2024 - now
      RN Unit Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Biomedical Research

      CITI Program
      Dec 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Oral Health Training

      Maryland Department of Health Mental Hygiene
    • Registered Nurse

      Maryland Board of Nursing
      Dec 2020
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

      American Heart Association
    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Dec 2020
    • Maryland Immunization Professional Training

      MARYLAND PARTNERSHIP FOR PREVENTION INC
    • CompTIA Security+

      CompTIA
      Oct 2015
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

      American Heart Association
      Oct 2022