Rachel Andrews
West Chester
Summary
Board Certified Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience providing high-quality patient care on a medical step down unit. Experienced charge nurse, RN III, and preceptor with strong leadership, clinical judgement, and mentoring abilities. Recognized for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, managing complex patient populations, and promoting patient safety while delivering exceptional, evidence-based care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ChristianaCare
Newark, DE
07.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care of acutely ill adult patients with complex medical conditions in a high-acuity step down setting.
- Administer patient care plans, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and best practices.
- Serve as a charge nurse- coordinating unit workflow, staffing assignments, admissions/discharges, and facilitate multidisciplinary rounds.
- Mentor nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical procedures and professional development opportunities.
- Act as a clinical resource for nursing staff and ancillary departments by providing leadership, mentoring, and real-time clinical support.
- Recognized as a RN III for demonstrating advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to quality patient care.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, as well as recognize patient deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice standards.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
Acute Care Virtual Nurse
ChristianaCare
Newark, DE
2023 - 2025
- Served as a patient resource via bedside ipads, answering clinical questions, providing education, and improving patient understanding of diagnoses, procedures, medications, and treatment plans.
- Completed admissions,assessments, and discharge education.
- Coordinated communication between patients, physicians, and bedside staff to facilitate timely updates and continuity of care.
- Supported bedside nurses by documenting assessments in real time and assisting with electronic health record documentation to improve workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05-2020
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor and Mentor
- Nursing Excellence Ambassador
- Magnet Ambassador
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- EMR Documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Nursing Award Recipient in 2025.
- Represented 5A at NTI conference in May 2024.
Licenses
- Registered Nurse- Delaware License
- Registered Nurse- Pennsylvania Compact License
- AHA Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ChristianaCare
07.2020 - Current
Acute Care Virtual Nurse
ChristianaCare
2023 - 2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University