Daijah Selvage
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Surg IV Clinical- Student Nurse
Oschner Baton Rouge Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs. ed
- Managed over 6-8 patients per shift.
Geriatrics II Clinical- Student Nurse
Harvest Manor
01.2024 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Labor & Delivery Clinical- Student Nurse
Oschner Baton Rouge
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Med Surg III- Student Nurse
Sage Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Nursing Student Med Surg II
Harvest Manor
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Inputted accurate patient data on computer healthcare system to enable tracking history standardize process.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
Nursing Student- Med Surg I
Landmark Of Baton Rouge
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
Geriatric Clinical I- Student Nurse
Landmark Of Baton Rouge
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to LPN or RN.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Delta College of Arts And Technology
Baton Rouge, LA08.2024
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Progress tracking
- Multitasking Strength
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Cultural Awareness
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Office Management
- Patient Assessments
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient records
- Continuous education
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
- SLPN Board
Timeline
Med Surg IV Clinical- Student Nurse
Oschner Baton Rouge Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Labor & Delivery Clinical- Student Nurse
Oschner Baton Rouge
03.2024 - 04.2024
Geriatrics II Clinical- Student Nurse
Harvest Manor
01.2024 - Current
Med Surg III- Student Nurse
Sage Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
Nursing Student Med Surg II
Harvest Manor
02.2023 - 08.2023
Nursing Student- Med Surg I
Landmark Of Baton Rouge
11.2022 - 02.2023
Geriatric Clinical I- Student Nurse
Landmark Of Baton Rouge
08.2022 - 11.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Delta College of Arts And Technology
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