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Armani Wiltz

New Iberia,LA

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bayou Bend Health Systems
Franklin,LA
08.2025 - Current

 Patient Assessment & Preparation: Perform pre-op assessments, verify patient identity, confirm
consent, and confirm the exact surgical site.
 Safety Verification: Conduct "time-outs" to review patient history, allergies, and the planned
procedure.
 Environment Setup: Ensure all surgical equipment, implants, and instrumentation are sterilized,
functioning properly, and available.
 Assisted in safely positioning patients on the operating table to prevent nerve damage.: Help safely position the patient to prevent nerve damage and allow optimal
exposure for the surgeons.
 Sterility Management: Monitor the surgical team and the room to strictly maintain a sterile
environment and prevent infections.
 Surgical Counts: Conduct required surgical counts of sponges, needles, and instruments prior to
and at the close of the operation to ensure nothing is retained.
 Medication Administration: Manage, document, and administer required medications or
intravenous fluids on the sterile field
 Clinical Documentation: Chart every aspect of the surgical procedure, medications, and team
involvement in the patient's record for legal and medical tracking.
 Team Coordination & Support: Act as the information gatekeeper, coordinating with anesthesia
providers, communicating progress with the patient's family, and obtaining any needed supplies
from outside the OR.
 Patient Monitoring: Assess the patient's condition as they emerge from anesthesia, monitoring
vital signs and checking for post-surgical complications.
 Safe Transport: Assist with transferring the patient safely to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

  • Minimized surgery delays through meticulous preparation of equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for each specific operation.
  • Managed emergency situations adeptly with swift decision-making skills and effective collaboration with the entire healthcare team.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff and collaborating effectively with colleagues from various disciplines.
  • Safeguarded patients'' well-being by diligently reviewing medical histories, medication lists, and lab results before surgery.
  • Prevented infection risks by consistently adhering to strict aseptic protocols throughout all stages of surgical procedures.
  • Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring surgical procedures and providing timely assistance to the surgical team.
  • Ensure timely communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals for seamless patient care.

Louisiana Extended Care Hospital

Louisiana Extended Care Hospital
Lafayette, Louisiana
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
  • Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill
  • Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring adherence to high professional conduct standards.
  • Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
  • Conducted laboratory tests to aid in detecting conditions and guiding treatment decisions.
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
  • Identified high-risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
  • Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocols, and procedures.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
  • Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions regularly to assess their progress and response to treatments. regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.

Mother-Baby Registered Nurse

Woman’s Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
  • Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
  • Performed physical exams of newborns according to established protocols.
  • Developed patient-centered plans of care based on assessment findings and individualized needs of the mother-baby dyad.
  • Developed individualized care plans for mother-baby dyads based on thorough assessments to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated safe hospital-to-home transitions by delivering comprehensive discharge education and follow-up instructions tailored to mother-baby needs.
  • Offered emotional support to new mothers addressing breastfeeding challenges, fostering confidence and promoting maternal well-being.

Military

Military
LA
07.2019 - Current

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
08-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
12-2018

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient Safety
  • Infection control measures
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient education and counseling

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS-Basic Life Support
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bayou Bend Health Systems
08.2025 - Current

Louisiana Extended Care Hospital

Louisiana Extended Care Hospital
07.2024 - Current

Mother-Baby Registered Nurse

Woman’s Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Military

Military
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Grambling State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana