Andrea Curry
Haughton,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and effective communication. Adept at developing individualized care plans and managing complex patient needs with empathy and clinical judgment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment procedures, and rehabilitation processes.
- Assisted in the coordination of discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care post-rehabilitation.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to enhance communication among caregivers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Tristate Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Arkansas Community College (Cossatot)
El Dorado, AR12-2020
Diploma - Nursing (LPN)
NWTLC- Minden Campus
Minden, LA08-2005
No Degree - High School Courses
Haynesville High School
05-1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Tristate Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
12.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Arkansas Community College (Cossatot)
Diploma - Nursing (LPN)
NWTLC- Minden Campus
No Degree - High School Courses
Haynesville High School