Apollo Peoples
Registered Nurse
Temple,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse, experience with Oncology/Med-Surg, Cardiac Step-down, Scribe/CC and
Case management. RN ensuring high standards of care for wide variety of patients and diverse needs. I
love floor nursing
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit
Brookdale Senior Living
08.2021 - Current
- Continuous cardiac monitoring
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Delivered care to 4-5 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted as Charge Nurse on COVID unit
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- PCU,continuous cardiac monitoring, monitor of chronic issues like COPD, CHF etc...
- At times float to ER for overflow/PCU
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN
BAY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Core Measures Protocol.
- Sepsis Protocol.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-7 patients per shift.
- Experienced with EMR’s.
- Proficient with CPSI and Meditech.
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Knowledge/use Ortho equipment CPM, Hemovac, JP drains, CT tubes and NG tubes.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- IV insertion/maintenance.
- Proficient in PCA protocol.
- Paragon charting system.
RN
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Core Measures Protocol.
- Sepsis Protocol.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-7 patients per shift.
- Experienced with EMR’s.
- Proficient with CPSI and Meditech.
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale andprofessionalism.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Knowledge/use Ortho equipment CPM, Hemovac, JP drains, CT tubes and NG tubes.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- IV insertion/maintenance.
- Proficient in PCA protocol.
- Meditech charting system Medical/Oncology.
Education
Bachelors Degree of Nursing -
Western Governors University
05.2022
Associate - Science Nursing
Excelsior College
07.2018
Associate of Arts -
Gulf Coast State College, Lexington Bluegrass Community College
City, Lexington, FL, KYACCOMPLISHMENTS - Clinical Services
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Cerner, Epic, Meditech, Paragon, and CPSI charting system
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Gastrostomy tube care, and Trach care
- Seizure management
- Infectious disease control
- Staff Development and Precepting
- IV drug therapy management
- Strong clinical judgment
- PPE use
- Wound Management
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- COVID knowledge of hi-flow, bipap, oxymizer, proning, and IV/PO medications
Certification
PALS-expire 2022 BLS-expires 2022 Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification expires 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit
Brookdale Senior Living
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2020 - 10.2021
RN
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
11.2018 - 04.2020
RN
BAY MEDICAL CENTER
08.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelors Degree of Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate - Science Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Arts -
Gulf Coast State College, Lexington Bluegrass Community College