Andrea DeWitt
Henderson,NV
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about hospital and unit policies, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Preceptor, mentor and resource for new nurses ensuring they can be confident with their nursing skills to effectively grow into strong nurses. Act as a leader among staff to promote team-work within unit staff and increase overall job satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical/Neuro-stroke
HCA- Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
06.2017 - Current
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Bachelor's Of Science - Nursing
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV06.2017
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Precepting
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Training staff
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
NIH certified
Comprehensive epilepsy certification
BLS
Additional Information
Certified in stroke care and ensuring Joint Commission standards are met for hospital accreditation. Responsible for precepting and mentoring new RN's to the stroke unit to make them fluent in stroke standards of care and implement them in everyday care of patients.
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical/Neuro-stroke
HCA- Sunrise Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor's Of Science - Nursing
Roseman University of Health Sciences