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Andreana Thompson

Pensacola,FL

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Florida West Hospital, demonstrating exceptional skills in medication and IV administration and patient assessments. Renowned for compassion and empathy, significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and outcomes. Expert in leading nursing staff and mentoring new members, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to best practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Florida West Hosptial
11.2019 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Charge Nurse fill in to help provide respite for the full time nurses to help rejuvenate and allow time for them to be off for self care.

Registered Nurse

Azalea Trace Retirement Community
11.2015 - 05.2019
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Registered Nurse

University Hills Health and Rehabilitation
08.2014 - 11.2015
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Fortis College
Pensacola, FL
08.2014

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
12.2005

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Medication Administration

Direct Patient Care

Patient Assessments

Documentation and Charting

Wound Care

Compassion and Empathy

Intravenous therapy

Care Planning

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Diabetes management

Nursing staff leadership

Precepting

Participate in breast cancer, Alzheimer, and March of Dimes walks.

I enjoy exercising and helping people with various issues to regain functioning at their greatest ability through providing community service. Community service helps me to give help outside of the medical setting and to provide my time and compassion along with funds to help a cause.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Florida West Hosptial
11.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Azalea Trace Retirement Community
11.2015 - 05.2019

Registered Nurse

University Hills Health and Rehabilitation
08.2014 - 11.2015

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Fortis College

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Santa Fe College
Andreana Thompson