Open To Work
Beverly DeVaughn
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Caring and service-oriented Registered Nurse with 20 years in Women’s Health, Behavioral Health, and Medical/Surgical. Expertise in chronic disease management and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient education, leading to improved self-management and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama Health Services Foundation
Birmingham, AL
08.2020 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment and carry out interventions, enhancing patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Administered Covid-19 vaccinations to patients to enhance community health.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement initiatives that increased nursing staff retention and morale.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Ordered lab specimens from patients in a clinical setting.
- Led training sessions for CMAs and PESs on electronic medical records systems to improve data management and patient care.
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Behavioral Hospital
Birmingham, AL
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Alabaster, AL
05.2014 - 10.2019
- Assisted in deliveries, providing support and encouragement to mothers throughout childbirth.
- Reviewed and tracked labor progress, interpreted fetal heart monitor, and informed physician of maternal and fetal status.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Supported patients and families during stressful situations, fostering comfort and enhancing recovery outcomes.
Independent Consultant/Registered Nurse
Training Wheels/Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Assisted physicians and nurses during the Go-Live process of using the Cerner Computerized Charting System
- Listened to healthcare workers needs and assisted with identifying and securing appropriate services.
- Reported any problems or issues during the Go-Live project implementation.
Independent Consultant/Registered Nurse
Training Wheels/ Broward County Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Supported physicians and nurses during Go-Live of Cerner Computerized Charting System, ensuring smooth transition to new technology.
- Gathered feedback from healthcare workers to identify and secure necessary services, enhancing overall support.
- Reported challenges encountered during Go-Live to the team, facilitating timely resolutions.
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
08.2000 - 07.2013
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies, assisting doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia to ensure timely interventions.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor, and communicated critical status updates to delivering physician.
- Responded to emergency situations with swift, expert actions, providing optimal care and life-saving interventions for patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05-2000
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Telephone triage and clinical decision making
- Immunization review and compliance
- Patient and family education
- Effective communication
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Attention to detail, multitasking, time management
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Vital signs assessment and monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 10/2024 - 10/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama Health Services Foundation
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Behavioral Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
05.2014 - 10.2019
Independent Consultant/Registered Nurse
Training Wheels/Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2013
Independent Consultant/Registered Nurse
Training Wheels/ Broward County Hospital
08.2013 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
08.2000 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College