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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
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
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
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
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
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, MS
07.2023

Associated of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville
05.2021

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
Cherranda Chavez