Rebecca Ditmore
Denham Springs
Summary
Compassionate RN skilled in patient advocacy and critical care. Expertise in assessing and implementing individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Ochsner Medical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
02.2013 - Current
- Working as night shift charge nurse in ICU, ensuring smooth operations and patient care.
- Assessed, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Prioritized treatment, maintained patient flow, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient conditions and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on safety protocols and best practices.
- Advocated for patient needs while coordinating referrals to specialized services.
- Provided emotional support to families during challenging situations.
RN Staff and Clinical Coordinator
Earl K Long Hospital
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2006 - 04.2013
- Provide bedside care to critically ill patients in a teaching hospital setting
- Served as Clinical Coordinator for three years, overseeing education and charting compliance in ICU, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Contributed to development of nursing protocols and enhancement of care processes, improving overall patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Mentored new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures, fostering a culture of compliance and quality care.
- Provided emotional support to patients during critical situations.
Staff RN
North Oaks Medical Center
Hammond, La
05.2003 - 05.2006
- Delivered direct patient care in diverse clinical settings, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Provided direct patient care following established policies, procedures, and protocols, maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Our Lady of The Lake University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2003
Skills
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
Timeline
RN
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2013 - Current
RN Staff and Clinical Coordinator
Earl K Long Hospital
05.2006 - 04.2013
Staff RN
North Oaks Medical Center
05.2003 - 05.2006
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Our Lady of The Lake University
Education and Training
other