Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Signature Healthcare of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12.2022 - Current
Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors and physicians.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Memphis Mental Health Institute (Whitestone LLC)
Memphis, TN
12.2022 - 09.2024
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
RN
Elite Home Health Care
Marion, Arkansas
08.2022 - 02.2023
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
LPN
IVX Health - Infusion Express
Memphis, TN
05.2018 - 08.2021
Administered prescribed intravenous fluids and intravenous medications
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
Assessed patients prior to each infusion treatment
Started peripheral IVs
Maintaining IV pump
Assessing vital signs before and during treatment
Notifying nurse practitioner of any significant changes.
LPN Unit Manager
West Memphis Health and Rehab
West Memphis, AR
04.2016 - 04.2018
Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care
Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician’s orders
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters
Evaluated patient conditions, progress, and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
Care Coordinator LPN
Broadway Healthcare Center
West Memphis, AR
10.2010 - 04.2016
Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians
Coordinate resident's plan of care
Investigation of all incidents/accident reports
Oversee and monitor nursing restorative program
Assisted nursing staff as needed
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.