Daisia James
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
GBMC HealthCare - Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Monitored labor and delivery processes, providing support to new mothers during childbirth.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Administered medications as ordered by physician and monitored response to treatment.
- Assisted with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal health outcomes for mother and baby.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring all medical needs were met prior to leaving the hospital setting.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Substitute School Nurse
Kelly Services
Baltimore, MD
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of all protected health information pursuant HIPAA regulations.
- Provided basic first aid care to students in the event of minor injuries or illness.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Monitored student medications in accordance with state regulations and school policies.
- Conducted follow-up visits with students after they have been absent due to illness or injury.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents regarding the health needs of individual students.
- Educated faculty members on proper procedures for responding to medical emergencies.
Tutor
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
08.2019 - Current
- Creating comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring instruction for over 120 students.
- Enabled students to improve reading and writing skills through effective teaching of comprehension tactics.
- Developed training handouts, study materials and quizzes.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Prepared for tutoring appointments by learning about key topics and planning out structured activities.
- Traveled to students' homes, libraries and schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
- Supported student learning with live video sessions and pre-recorded instructions.
- Collaborated with staff members to develop skills and knowledge through development targeted designs.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, MD
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of 50+ babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
Dover, DESkills
- Intake and discharge
- Unit administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- Supervision & leadership
- Decision-making
- Teambuilding
- Flexible schedule
Certification
- Certified College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
- Certified Basic Life Support/CPR
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
GBMC HealthCare - Greater Baltimore Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Kelly Services
09.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical System
07.2022 - 10.2023
Tutor
Delaware State University
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
Master of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
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