Adriana Childress
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at providing care to multiple patient populations. Loyal and collaborative team player.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Joint Replacement Center of Louisiana
Lake Charles , LA
2022.11 - Current
- Instructed family members on post-operative care techniques at home.
- Utilized evidence-based nursing practices while providing direct patient care.
- Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, ensuring proper dosage of medication.
- Developed individualized discharge instructions for each patient based on their diagnosis.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles , LA
2016.02 - 2024.02
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Care of up to six patients at a time including medical acute care and post-operative care of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
- Eight years of charge nurse experience on a medical-surgical floor with 29 beds overseeing registered nurses, LPNs, and CNAs in direct patient care.
- Eight years of experience precepting new nurse graduates to the RN position and responsibilities.
- Three years of experience taking care of acutely ill COVID patients.
- Implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
CNA
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles , LA
2015.03 - 2015.11
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles , LA
2009.04 - 2015.03
- Demonstrated excellent patient care by providing comfort and assurance during the procedure.
- Processed specimens according to laboratory instructions while adhering to safety regulations.
- Ensured that specimens were collected in accordance with established protocols and standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all specimen collection, labeling and transport procedures.
- Followed infection control guidelines when handling biohazardous materials such as needles, tubes.
- Performed venipunctures and skin punctures on patients to draw blood for laboratory tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA2019-12
Associate of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA2015-12
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Education
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- Time Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Communication with Care Team
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Joint Replacement Center of Louisiana
2022.11 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
2016.02 - 2024.02
CNA
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
2015.03 - 2015.11
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
2009.04 - 2015.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Associate of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
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