" I am a friendly, loving and caring Registered Nurse with more than 25 years experience working in Home Health, Hospice, Med-Surg and Nursing Homes. Through the years, I have discovered that I really enjoy spending time and taking care of Geriatric and Psychiatric patients. I am a loyal and dedicated nurse who gets along well with others and always strives to succeed in any given environment or position. I love to learn and I am always up for a new challenge, whatever that may be. I am seeking to fill your Staff Development Nurse position where I will continue to work hard and excel in my Nursing Career! I have always loved Nursing and I feel I will be a great asset at MSCC of Morton, MS! "
- Hippa Compliance
- Patient care planning
- Employee performance
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Direct Patient Care: Monitoring Medication Administration, Vital Signs and Woundcare
- Computer Charting/ Reporting and Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Medical Records Management
- Staff education and training
- Patient Management
- Member of Beta Club
- Elected Captain of Drill Team
Registered Nurse-Mississippi License# R851632
BLS certification-Issue date 05/03/2021
Renew date 05/2023
Grain Valley, MO, 08/2018 - 07/2021
- Delivered patient care for geriatric patients on all units within a 125 bed facility.
- Supervised all unit staff consisting of 4 LPNS and 8 CNAS; evaluating staff requirements, floor assignments and provided direction to all who were assigned each shift.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Lafayette, CA, 09/2014 - 05/2018
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
City, STATE, 07/2013 - 12/2013
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Personal References
Heather Hayman, Rn, BSN, Don.
2841 SCR 558
Pulaski, MS. 39152
(601)-506-5560
Pam Wedgeworth, Rn.
4090 SCR 559
Pulaski, MS. 39152
(601)-572-1966
Jackie Batte, Rn.
303 SCR 504-B3
Forest, MS. 39074
(601)-507-5562
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School Attended
- Raleigh High School
- Hinds Community College
Job Titles Held:
- RN Charge Nurse
- RN Supervisor
- Interim Nurse Manager
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- Associate Degree In Nursing
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