Annette West
Detroit,MI
Summary
Experienced RN specializing in compassionate care and physical assessments. Skilled in medication administration and discharge planning, with a strong commitment to educating patients and families on health management. Dedicated to improving care through effective collaboration and timely interventions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Regency at Chene
Detroit, MI
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and discharge instructions.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately in electronic records.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and continuity of care throughout shifts.
RN
New Vision Homecare
Southfield, MI
02.2017 - 06.2023
- Administered patient care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Conducted health assessments, identifying potential risks and recommending preventive measures.
RN Floor Nurse
Riverview Nursing Home
Detroit, MI
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures and best practices to ensure quality care.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain patient safety and compliance standards.
- Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
RN
Star Homecare
Southfield, MI
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve efficiency in patient record management.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
RN
Faith Homecare
Roseville, MI
03.2005 - 11.2007
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards in homecare settings.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
WCCC
Detroit, MI06-1985
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- CPR certification
- Dementia care
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Regency at Chene
03.2022 - 05.2025
RN
New Vision Homecare
02.2017 - 06.2023
RN Floor Nurse
Riverview Nursing Home
01.2017 - 02.2019
RN
Star Homecare
09.2013 - 12.2015
RN
Faith Homecare
03.2005 - 11.2007
Associate of Science - RN
WCCC