Cherranda Chavez
Corinth,MS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 4 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 in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Travel Registed Nurse
Cross County HealthCare
North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 9 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Medical Surgical Travel Registered Nurse
Maxim Staffing Solutions
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patients on Telemetry and responded to any abnormal Heart rhythms per facility policy
Registered Nurse
Magnolia Regional Health Center
Corinth, MS
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Completed Head to toe Assessments
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Monitored patients vitals and monitor patients on Telemetry
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (I.V. Certified)
Magnolia Regional Health Center
Corinth, MS
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Performed Medication Administration
- Inserted and Maintained Peripheral IVs
- Assisted Patients as needed
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Direct Care Worker
North Mississippi Regional Center
Booneville, MS
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Helped Clients perform Activities of Daily Living
- Implemented Behavioral Programs designed individually for each client
- Promoted Active learning throughout the day
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS07.2023
Associated of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
Northeast Mississippi Community College
12.2019
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Operational Standards
- Medication Administration
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Interpreting EKGs
- Medical and Nursing Coordination
References
Barry, Director of North Mississippi Regional Center - Twin Oaks, 662-690-0834 Debby Weeks, Nurse Manager, 662-594-5940 Hannah Garner, colleague, 662-603-8355
Timeline
Medical Surgical Travel Registed Nurse
Cross County HealthCare
09.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Surgical Travel Registered Nurse
Maxim Staffing Solutions
02.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Magnolia Regional Health Center
01.2021 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (I.V. Certified)
Magnolia Regional Health Center
08.2019 - 06.2021
Direct Care Worker
North Mississippi Regional Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associated of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
Northeast Mississippi Community College