Payton Barefield
Ola
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
John Ed Chambers Memorial Hospital
Danville, AR
07.2023 - Current
- Medical Surgical Unit
- Emergency Department
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering improved understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that address patient needs effectively.
- Provided direct care to 4–7 patients per shift while serving as Charge Nurse, overseeing unit operations, delegating tasks, and supporting clinical staff.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices to enhance team performance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Operating Room/Endoscopy
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care plans and recovery expectations.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Dardanelle, AR
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05-2023
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Monitoring Vitals
- Excellent People Skills
- Multitasking Strengths
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- ADLs Assistance
- Problem Solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Suicide Prevention Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
John Ed Chambers Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Henderson State University