Bianca Mitchell
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with years of experience, delivering highly trained critical care. Accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Lastly, excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward thinking approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Pt ratio 1:4
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Travel Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU
St Luke Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Pt ratio 1:4
- Administered medications, including COVID vaccines, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Covid/ PPE
Strike Travel Registered Nurse,
United Hospital
St. Paul , MN
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Pt ratio 1:4
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitoring post-operative patients’ level of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
- Treating pain, nausea and other post- operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Prevent complications, detect early complications, support patients through their state of dependence to independence.
Travel Registered Cardiac Nurse
Titus Regional Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, TX
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Pt ratio (PCU 1:4)
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU Cardiac
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
Brainerd, MN
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Pt ratio 1:4
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Travel Registered Nurse, ONCOLOGY
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Pt ratio (PCU 1:4) (Telemetry & Med Surg 1:5) (PACU 1:2)
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Travel Registered Nurse
Maimonides Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Pt ratio (PCU 1:4)
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitoring post-operative patients’ level of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
- Treating pain, nausea and other post- operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Prevent complications, detect early complications, support patients through their state of dependence to independence.
- Floater to Med Surg Neuro, PCU, PACU, Cardiac, and Oncology
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Pt ratio 1:2 or 1:3
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Covid/ PPE
Registered Nurse, Cardiac PCU, TELEMETRY
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Pt ratio (PCU 1:4) (Telemetry & Med Surg 1:5)
- Administered medications, including COVID vaccines, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Covid/ PPE
Staff Registered Nurse, PCU, Cardiac
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Pt ratio (PCU 1:4) (Telemetry & Med Surg 1:5) (PACU 1:2)
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Accomplished interventions and assessments for multiple patients per shift.
- Prioritized multiple tasks.
- Provided IV therapy
- Heparin drips
- Nitro drips
- Insulin drips
- Cardizem drips
- Administered Covid Vaccines
- Blood, Plasma, Platelets, Lipids administration
- Administered medication.
- Wound care.
- Catheter insertion and removal.
- Delegated and supervised care by nursing assistant.
- Provided patient education.
- Preformed blood drawl.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, and medication side effects.
- Monitoring post-operative patients’ level of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
- Treating pain, nausea and other post- operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Prevent complications, detect early complications, support patients through their state of dependence to independence.
- Covid/ PPE
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
Tallahassee, FL
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida A&M University
2019
Associate of Nursing -
Florida State College of Jacksonville
2016
Skills
- Progressive Care
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Mental Health
- Wound Care
- Tracheotomy Care
- Ventilator Care
- Medication administration
- Patient Education
- Professionalism
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family advocacy
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Hospice Philosophy/Understanding
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Compassion
- Cultural Awareness
- Dedicated
- Leadership
- Time Management
- SBAR Communication
- Cerner, and Epic Charting
- Med Surg Floater 2 year experience
- Postopt Floater 2 year experience
Affiliations
GPA: 3.2, GPA and member of TAU SIGMA National Honor Society.
Certification
- BLS Certification, 07/2022- current
- ACLS Certification, 08/2022- current
- EKG Certification,01/2022- current
- NIH Certification 08/2022-current
References
- Demi Morgan, Baptist Medical Center, Charge Nurse, 904-386-9525
- Nicole Rankins, Titus Regional Center, Assistant Nurse Manger, 513-383-1521
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Baptist Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Strike Travel Registered Nurse,
United Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU
St Luke Baptist Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Cardiac Nurse
Titus Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU Cardiac
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ONCOLOGY
Baptist Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Maimonides Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac PCU, TELEMETRY
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, PCU, Cardiac
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
03.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida A&M University
Associate of Nursing -
Florida State College of Jacksonville
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