Cedric Wade
Cordova,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 2 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cardiac, Telemetry, and Med Surge specialties.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse Heart Failure Med Surg
Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse – Heart Failure Med Surg
Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nurse Intern I & II – Heart Failure Med Surg
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Contributed to the success of nursing initiatives by actively participating in quality improvement projects.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
10-2024
MBA - Health Administration
University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2017
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
BLS, 12/2024
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse Heart Failure Med Surg
Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Heart Failure Med Surg
Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Nurse Intern I & II – Heart Failure Med Surg
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
MBA - Health Administration
University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Memphis
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