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Arnetta Lockett

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

University Hospitals Of Cleveland
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse, Wound Care

The Willows Skilled Nursing And Rehab
03.2020 - Current

Assessing and monitoring wounds.

Perform wound care according to physicians' orders.

Collaborating with the care team to ensure patients are receiving the appropriate treatment for the most optimal outcome.

Educating patients and care team on wound care, infection and injury prevention, and pressure ulcer care.

Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care

Select Medical
02.2016 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Ohio University
Athens, OH
12.2023

Associate of Arts -

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
05.2005

Diploma in Registered Nursing

Huron School of Nursing
East Cleveland, OH
05.2005

Skills

  • Prescription Drug Recommendations
  • Nursing Intervention Adjustment
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • IV Insertion
  • Care Planning
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Admissions and Discharge Processes
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Monitoring Vital Signs

Certification

BLS-Basic Life Support

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

University Hospitals Of Cleveland
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Wound Care

The Willows Skilled Nursing And Rehab
03.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care

Select Medical
02.2016 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Ohio University

Associate of Arts -

Cuyahoga Community College

Diploma in Registered Nursing

Huron School of Nursing
Arnetta Lockett