Chantel Walker
South Hill,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with twelve 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 Emergency Department and trauma specialty. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Confirm death by auscultation of heart tones for one minute.
Registered Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 02.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Geriatric Mental Hospital
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Mental health assessments.
- Administer psychotropic drugs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowview Terrace
07.2011 - 10.2014
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Richmond, VA02.2022
No Degree - Diploma in Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA08.2015
High School Diploma -
Brunswick Senior High School
Lawrenceville06.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Critical Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Discharge
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient for 2023.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Geriatric Mental Hospital
02.2015 - 08.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 02.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowview Terrace
07.2011 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
No Degree - Diploma in Nursing
Southside Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Brunswick Senior High School