Chaquilla Evans
Ocoee
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient assessments, compassionate care, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and holistic support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
Maitland, FL
10.2006 - Current
- Enhanced communication between medical staff and families to foster transparency in end-of-life care decisions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and medication management strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center
Altamonte Springs, FL
08.2003 - 10.2006
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08-2004
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Westside Vocational Technical Center
Winter Garden, FL06-1993
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication administration
- Staff supervision
- Family education
- Team coordination
Accomplishments
Vitas Best
Vitas Employee of the Quarter
Vitas Mentor Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
10.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
Life Care Center
08.2003 - 10.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Westside Vocational Technical Center