Charisma Jordan
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
I am eager to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice to enhance healthcare delivery through evidence-based practice and leadership. With extensive clinical experience, I aim to address health disparities and improve access to care for underserved populations. The DNP program will provide me with advanced skills to implement systemic changes and develop sustainable healthcare solutions. Additionally, I am passionate about mentoring future nurses, blending clinical expertise with academic rigor. My goal is to become a transformative leader in nursing, driving progress and advocating for holistic, patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baton Rouge General
03.2022 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pheonix Senior Living
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Served as a primary liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote effective communication and continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and overall satisfaction within the long-term care setting.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills which resulted in increased trust between nurse and patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Baton Rouge, LA02.2022
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta College of Arts & Technology
Baton Rouge, LA05.2016
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Endotracheal intubation
- Ethical Practice
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neurological monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency Interventions
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau International honor Society of Nursing - Upsilon Theta Chapter
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baton Rouge General
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pheonix Senior Living
08.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2016 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delta College of Arts & Technology
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