Andreda Travis
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
BSN graduate, committed, conscientious professional with 10+ years of clinical nursing experience, enforcing strategic direction and genuine compassion to lead best practices in the continuous improvement of patient care and healthcare service administration. Leverages a certified license and a reliable background education to utilize knowledge, skills, and accountability in healthcare. Ensures compliance with state laws and hospital policies to maintain confidentiality in the documentation of patient data. Advocates strong leadership in patient care to assist patients with their conditions and optimize their quality of life. Determined self-starter with reliable coordination skills to multitask orders and procedures in a fast-paced environment. Employs effective interpersonal communication skills in collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and care providers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and communicating with healthcare team promptly.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and improve outcomes.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Led the administration of healthcare services to support patient care needs while ensuring the maintenance of proper documentation.
- Assess patients, evaluate plans, and report symptoms. Prepare patients for procedures and treatments, and administer medications. Regularly assessed the vital signs of patients and organized the data in the EMR to coordinate accurate information.
- Consult with physicians, communication with members of the patients care team (physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc) includes patients care plan, procedures, and safe discharge planning.
- Administered health education for patients and families, encouraging the appropriate care and procedures for their conditions.
- Supported patients and families by teaching the proper use of medications, post treatment care and follow up instructions.
LPN to Registered Nurse
Silver State Pediatrics
Las Vegas, NV
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Led the administration of healthcare services to support patient care needs while ensuring the maintenance of proper documentation.
- Regularly assessed the vital signs of patients and organized the data in the EMR to coordinate accurate information.
- Conversed with patient's parents to obtain medical histories and present information to doctors and nurse managers.
- Administered health education for patients and families, encouraging the appropriate care and procedures for their conditions.
- Medication administrations of assigned patients (orally, g-tube, G/J tube, NG tube, and rectally)
Specialized Procedures Nurse – CCSD
Maxim Healthcare
Las Vegas, NV
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Delivered direct patient care to students in compliance with the school health program's policies, procedures, and standards.
- Executed various nursing procedures and acute care techniques in a proficient and professional manner.
- Administered catheterizations, tube feedings, and tracheostomy suctioning with optimal patient care.
- Monitored patients during and after seizures to promptly provide appropriate patient care and respond to episodes.
- Evaluated the pain and illness of patients unable to move or communicate to administer proper care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwest Medical Associate
Las Vegas, NV
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Coordinate daily patient care by fulfilling nursing procedures and physician orders in compliance with hospital policies and protocols.
- Assist physicians with patient consultations and collect data by interviewing patients and assessing vital signs for documentation.
- Supervise and provide guidance to medical assistants to conduct well-developed programs during treatment or therapy.
- Perform the administration and documentation of prescribed and scheduled medications in compliance with the five rights.
- Accomplish medical orders and nursing interventions while managing input referrals and phone calls for treatment and therapy.
- Aid the healthcare team in patient health testing, diagnostic screening, and clinical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursecore
Las Vegas, NV
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided quality healthcare to ill, injured, disabled, or convalescing patients in compliance with state laws and facility policies.
- Conducted assessments on pediatric health problems to provide individualized and appropriate patient care.
- Regulated the administration of ordered medications as well as the evaluation and documentation of vital signs.
- Supported patients with personal care activities and ADL, such as grooming, bathing, and toileting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Las Vegas, NV01.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Performing ekgs
Certification
- Registered Nurse 871785 (2026), Nevada State Board of Nursing, Las Vegas, NV | Expiration 12/5/2026
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association, Las Vegas, NV | Expiration 09/2027
- ACLS and PALS Certification, American Heart Association, Las Vegas, NV Expiration 06/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2025
LPN to Registered Nurse
Silver State Pediatrics
09.2022 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwest Medical Associate
10.2019 - 04.2022
Specialized Procedures Nurse – CCSD
Maxim Healthcare
08.2016 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nursecore
04.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College