Claryssa Langston
Saint Augustine
Summary
Highly motivated healthcare professional experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Prisma Health Upstate
08.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication between medical staff and parents.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients through diligent equipment checks and consistent adherence to safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and overall efficiency within the Neonatal ICU.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition promptly and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for premature infants, improving their overall health outcomes.
- Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients simultaneously within a fast-paced environment, ensuring all medical needs were met promptly.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit to minimize risks of illness transmission among vulnerable newborns.
- Educated new parents on infant care techniques such as feeding, bathing, and safe sleep practices, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations in the Neonatal ICU, sharing knowledge and expertise for their professional development.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow nurses through effective teamwork and collaboration, enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Reduced complications in neonates by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Assist and educate mothers on breastfeeding infant.
- Temperature regulation and respiratory support for premature/newborn babies.
- Administration of IV fluids and blood administration.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Time management, professionalism, leadership, critical thinking, communication, and multi-tasking
- Coordinate patient care and educate patients and families about medical conditions
- Experience dressing wounds, administering medication, and aiding doctors in medical procedures
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors
- Knowledge of preventive care strategies
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- Ability to stay calm and collected in fast-paced environments
- Experience navigating sensitive situations (e.g., abuse and mental disorders) with care
- Ability to oversee CNAs
- Ability to organize multiple patient charts
- Admitting and discharging patients
- Specifically cared for mostly post operative patients, and those with GI or cardiac health issues
- Assessing and monitoring patients
- Developing patient care plans
- Ability to remain calm and effective in a rapid or code situation
- Compassionate care
NURSING ASSISTANT- Women’s Health Unit
Baptist Medical Center South
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked closely with patients to provide immediate and basic care
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
NURSING AIDE
Home Health
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Cared for a patient that requires 24 hour care
- Operated a mechanical lift to safely move patient into and out of wheel chair for daily care and activities
- Performed hourly vital signs and monitored trends in the patient's health status
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Experience with oxygen equipment, tube feedings, and seizures
- Assisted client with bathing, dressing and incontinence care
- Directed patient in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Dressed, groomed and fed patient with limited physical abilities to support basic needs
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Saint Johns River State College
Orange Park, FL08.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Saint Augustine High School
Saint Augustine, FL01.2019
Skills
- Assessing and caring for patients health and safety
- Charting/Organizing patient charts
- Vital Signs Collection/Monitoring
- Willingness to learn
- Medication Administration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Calm Under Stress
- Emotional and Social Support
- Patient advocacy
- Assessing newborn health
- IV therapy
- Clinical judgement in complex situations
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Prisma Health Upstate
08.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024
NURSING ASSISTANT- Women’s Health Unit
Baptist Medical Center South
07.2022 - 02.2023
NURSING AIDE
Home Health
10.2021 - 07.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Saint Augustine High School
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Saint Johns River State College
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