Ayana Hicks-Adams
Gainesville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and education. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring safety and effective communication in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialists
Gainesville, FL
04.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on treatment options and self-care strategies post-discharge.
- Documented patient progress and updated records accurately in electronic systems.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families during treatment.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Participated in staff training sessions, enhancing team knowledge of best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville Fl
06.2025 - 04.2026
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY05-2025
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialists
04.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
06.2025 - 04.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing