Christina Maynard
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Seeking a registered nursing position within a hospital setting that appreciates motivation, dedication, and enthusiasm about rendering quality and compassionate patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Centurion Health - Florida Dept. of Corrections
Clermont, Florida
10.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates with chronic and acute medical and mental health conditions.
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, monitor patients for reactions or side effects, and provide education on medication and the importance of compliance.
- Perform physical assessments of inmates, vital signs, weight measurements, lab tests, and other diagnostic evaluations.
- Coordinate with physicians regarding inmate medical treatment plans, and collaborate with mental health providers to ensure proper psychological care is being administered when needed.
- Monitor inmates for any changes in behavior or condition that may indicate a need for additional medical attention or intervention.
- Assess and stabilize inmates in emergent situations prior to transport to the nearest medical facility.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and critical thinking providing optimal care through first aid, life-saving methods, or mental health crisis interventions as necessary.
- Administer oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitor patients accordingly.
- Perform, interpret, and evaluate ordered diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
Orlando, Florida
02.2008 - 06.2022
- Provide direct patient care to chronically and/or terminally ill cancer patients.
- Assess patient needs, develop an individualized plan of care, and evaluate patient progress.
- Implement treatments and symptom management.
- Educate patients about treatment, medication, procedures, and particulars regarding their disease.
- Document patient care in a knowledgeable and consistent manner, meeting all required and regulatory standards, which include, but are not limited to: patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
- Delegate tasks and duties in accordance with patient needs and fellow team member capabilities and qualifications.
- Function as a patient/family advocate.
- Maintain emotional stability while helping patients work through treatments.
- Provide end-of-life care with comfort, dignity, and empathy.
- Demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patient rights.
- Role as a Charge Nurse for a 30-60 bed Medical Oncology unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Valcencia Community College
Orlando, FL06-2007
Skills
- Phlebotomy, peripheral intravenous catheter placement and port catheter access
- Care of percutaneous drains/catheters, chest tubes, tracheostomies, colostomies, and nasogastric tubes
- Wound care and various types of dressings
- Assisting physician with sterile bedside procedures such as: Intrathecal reservoir access, lumbar puncture, and bone marrow biopsy
- Chemotherapy administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Centurion Health - Florida Dept. of Corrections
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
02.2008 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Valcencia Community College
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