DaJada Young
Columbia,SC
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, SICU/CVICU
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, South Carolina
11.2019 - Current
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
09.2016 - 11.2019
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lander University
Greenwood, SC04-2016
Skills
- Ventilator support
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Health screening
- IV management
- Precepting
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Vaccine administration
- Epic EHR management
- Care planning
- Infection control
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, SICU/CVICU
Lexington Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
09.2016 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lander University