Clairessa Coleson

• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and care plans.
• Assess student health needs and provide appropriate interventions in emergency situations.
• Collaborate with educators to promote health education and wellness initiatives for students.
• Maintain accurate health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.

Initially at WCA as a float nurse working in the ICU, Medical surgical floors, cardiac floor, psychiatric unit and ER. In April 2013, I transferred to ICU where I have:

• Managed numerous patients with serious medical conditions with co-morbidities and post-op patients.
• Utilized critical thinking and strong assessment skills.
• Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
• Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
• Performed chart nurse duties and managed staff and situations appropriately and per policies and procedures.
• In September of 2015, I transferred to the Endoscopy Unit. I assisted physicians with procedures (EGDs, Colonoscopies, Banding varices, dilations, etc). Supervised as a charge nurse. Monitored and assessed recovering patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Obtained by Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care

• Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Administered medications, monitored for s/s of illness.
• Maintained medical charts, completed monthly summaries, and communicated efficiently with other members of team.

• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.