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CORRECTIONAL NURSE
Professional Summary

Patient-focused Correctional Nurse delivers patient care in youth and adult detention facilities. Determined individual with background assessing chronic and acute conditions, mental health, and drug-induced conditions. Provides exceptional care and support to improve overall health and wellness of inmates. Smart Correctional Nurse gifted in delivering quality care and emotional support to patients in prisons. Highly astute with skills in assessing acute and chronic conditions. Known for successfully handling traumatic situations. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and [Skill] during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in [Type] setting. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.

Skills
  • Focused patient assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Support and education
  • Prison settings
  • Diabetic care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Sanitation
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Collecting vitals
  • Women's health exams
  • Acute care expertise
  • Preventative health
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Trauma recovery
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Data management
  • Supervision
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Microsoft Office
Work History
Correctional NurseSouthern Health Partners. Inc. – Fayetteville , NC
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patientsto therapists.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Cared for patients in 850-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Managed 20 nurses and nursing activities in 850-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of incarcerated patients in a challenging hadzorous environment.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Correctional Licensed Vocational NurseCumberland County Health Department – Fayetteville, NC
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering [Type] tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical NurseSoutheastern Regional Medical Center – Lumberton, NC
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed hourly evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including dietary, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Used aseptic techniques, including clean technique and sterile technique to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Registered Nurse, PCU/ICU Staff Nurse, 06/2019 to Current
Scotland Health Care System – Laurinburg, NC
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Provided exceptional care to 4-5 high-acute patients needing complex care such as respiratory management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as cardiac caths and stent placement.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and/or blood products and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Cared for patients during a pandemic that included proper isolation protocols, administering treatments, managing/maintained respiratory devices such as HiFlow nasal cannulas, BiPAP, non-rebreathers, and Opti-Flow.
  • Perform blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2021
Fayetteville State University - Fayetteville, NC
Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2019
Bladen Community College - Dublin, NC
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma: Nursing, 05/2013
Bladen Community College - Dublin, NC
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Southern Health Partners. Inc.
  • Cumberland County Health Department
  • Southeastern Regional Medical Center
  • Scotland Health Care System

School Attended

  • Fayetteville State University
  • Bladen Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Correctional Nurse
  • Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Registered Nurse, PCU/ICU Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing , Expected in 05/2021
    Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2019
    Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma : Nursing , 05/2013

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