Casidea Holliday
OKC,OK
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse at Integris Health, demonstrating exceptional critical care and compassion. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing patient care and safety. Skilled in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and adept at fostering professional growth in nursing staff through effective precepting and mentorship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Integris Health
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Health Unit Coordinator
Integris Health
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by training new Health Unit Coordinators on policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Maintained accurate patient records through diligent data entry and timely updates in the electronic health record system.
- Ordered supplies proactively to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times within the health unit.
- Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
- Served as an integral part of the health unit by willingly taking on additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during shift changes by diligently preparing handoff reports for incoming staff members.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits, identifying areas of concern, and suggesting solutions for enhanced performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Elementary Education
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany05.2011
Skills
- Critical Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- High level of autonomy
- Lead Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Integris Health
06.2021 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
Integris Health
04.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Elementary Education
Southern Nazarene University
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