Deborah Babcock
Tyngsboro,Massachusetts
Summary
With 43 years of nursing service, this dedicated RN possesses proven leadership skills and a genuine passion for patient interaction. Strong customer service skills enable the provision of exceptional care and support to those in need. A forward thinker and planner, approaches each situation with organization and a willingness to learn and adapt. Values sharing knowledge with co-workers to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
08.2022 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Supervisor, Pain Management
Steward Healthcare System
03.2019 - Current
- Triaging patient phone calls
- Collaborating with physicians and mid-levels in the management of chronic pain patients
- Setting up sterile fields and assisting MD with procedures involving pain injections using various radiologic modalities
- Managing human resources, Krono’s timekeeping and the ordering of supplies while maintaining financial obligations of the Steward Healthcare System
Staff nurse
Emerson Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Assessment of and providing the level of care for critically ill and outpatients requiring interventional radiology procedures These include vascular interventions, biopsies, drainage catheter insertions and management as well as cardioversions, PICC line insertions and maintenance and respond to any patient issues that occur within the radiology department
- Assumed charge nurse duties as requested, assist with staff scheduling and patient scheduling
Nurse Manager, Endoscopy
Emerson Hospital
08.2002 - 04.2015
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit
- Responsible for the fiscal and personnel management of a 6 procedure room endoscopy suite
- Developed policies and procedures as well as educational experiences to ensure that the unit met standards required of the Joint Commission, DPH, SGNA and ASGE
- Member of national as well as regional SGNA
- CGRN certification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.2012
Diploma Nursing - Nursing
Burbank Hospital School of Nursing
Fitchburg, MA06.1981
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Skilled in moderate sedation administration
- Patient management
- Proven leadership record
- BLS certified
- PICC line insertion certified
- Patient care advocate
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Certification
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
08.2022 - Current
Supervisor, Pain Management
Steward Healthcare System
03.2019 - Current
Staff nurse
Emerson Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2019
Nurse Manager, Endoscopy
Emerson Hospital
08.2002 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Diploma Nursing - Nursing
Burbank Hospital School of Nursing
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