Danisha Excellent

• Monitored blood glucose levels and assisted campers with diabetes self-management activities under nursing supervision.

• Reinforced education regarding blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices.

• Assisted campers in developing confidence and independence in managing their chronic condition.

• Participated in educational and recreational activities designed to promote disease understanding and self-care.

• Observed for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and communicated concerns to healthcare staff.

• Provided emotional support and encouragement to campers while fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

• Collaborated with nurses, diabetes educators, camp staff, and healthcare professionals to promote positive health outcomes for pediatric patients.

• Strengthened skills in pediatric chronic disease management, therapeutic communication, patient education, health promotion, and family-centered care.

• Assisted in providing care and support for children and adolescents ages 8–15 living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

Engaged in community-based nursing experiences across Duval County, Florida, to promote health, prevent disease, and address population health needs.

• Conducted community assessments to identify healthcare needs, available resources, and social determinants of health affecting local populations.

• Collaborated with community organizations and healthcare professionals to connect individuals with health-related resources and services.

• Assisted with food insecurity initiatives and community outreach programs serving vulnerable populations in Northeast Florida.

• Developed educational materials and participated in public health education efforts focused on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

• Participated in community stakeholder and public health meetings to better understand community health concerns and advocacy efforts.

• Advocated for community health initiatives through professional correspondence and letters to local government officials and community leaders.

• Provided nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns under RN supervision in a maternal-newborn setting.

• Performed maternal and newborn assessments, including monitoring vital signs, pain levels, fundal checks, lochia assessment, and newborn physical assessments.

• Administered and assisted with routine newborn medications and immunizations under supervision, including newborn prophylactic treatments and vaccinations.

• Assisted with medication administration for postpartum patients while following medication safety protocols.

• Participated in the immediate care of newborns following delivery, including assessment, thermoregulation, feeding support, and parent education.

• Assisted with breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support and educated families on newborn care and feeding techniques.

• Provided postpartum care including perineal care, hygiene assistance, comfort measures, and patient education.

• Supported laboring patients during procedures, including assisting with positioning and providing emotional support during epidural placement.

• Educated patients and families regarding postpartum recovery, newborn safety, feeding, medications, and discharge instructions.

• Collaborated with registered nurses, obstetric providers, pediatric providers, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to provide family-centered care.

• Utilized electronic health records (EHR) to accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes.

Delivered compassionate, family-centered nursing care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncology needs under RN supervision.

Conducted comprehensive assessments of physical, developmental, and psychosocial needs to inform patient care plans.

Monitored and documented vital signs, pain levels, intake/output, and treatment responses.

Assisted in preoperative and postoperative care with a focus on assessments and recovery support.

Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and effective patient care delivery.

Participated in medication preparation by verifying medications with supervising nurse for safety.

Delivered emotional support and engaged in therapeutic communication with pediatric patients and families to enhance treatment experience.

Utilized electronic health records for efficient documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Provided direct patient care to critically ill and high-acuity patients in Progressive Care and Intensive Care settings under RN supervision.

• Assisted in the care of patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, advanced respiratory support, and complex medical management.

• Performed comprehensive physical assessments and monitored for subtle changes in patient condition requiring immediate intervention.

• Interpreted telemetry monitoring and reported abnormal findings to the healthcare team.

• Monitored and documented vital signs, neurological status, intake and output, laboratory results, and hemodynamic trends.

• Assisted with medication administration, including intravenous medications, while adhering to patient safety and medication administration protocols.

• Performed venipuncture, blood specimen collection, and assisted with laboratory monitoring.

• Assisted with sterile dressing changes, wound care, and management of invasive lines and drains.

• Monitored and documented output from urinary catheters, chest tubes, surgical drains, and other critical care devices.

• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborated with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Provided patient and family support during critical illness and facilitated communication regarding treatment plans and care goals.

• Utilized electronic health records (EHR) to accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.

• Applied evidence-based practice principles while caring for patients with complex cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and multisystem conditions.

• Strengthened critical-thinking, prioritization, clinical judgment, and rapid assessment skills in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Provided direct patient care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients, enhancing patient comfort and recovery under RN supervision.

Monitored cardiac telemetry rhythms, recognizing changes requiring nursing intervention.

Administered medications, including oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and optimizing patient health outcomes.

Performed comprehensive assessments, reporting significant findings to healthcare team.

Obtained and documented vital signs, intake/output, blood glucose levels, and ongoing assessments.

Conducted venipuncture and collected blood specimens for laboratory testing.

Provided patient education on medications, disease processes, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning.

Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care, fostering comprehensive treatment plans.

Provided therapeutic, patient-centered care to adult patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting under RN supervision.

• Conducted mental status assessments and observed changes in mood, affect, behavior, cognition, and thought processes.

• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport and promote a safe, supportive environment.

• Participated in interdisciplinary treatment team discussions and patient care planning.

• Assisted with medication administration and monitored patients for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.

• Performed safety assessments, including suicide risk, self-harm, and behavioral risk evaluations.

• Assisted with de-escalation interventions and maintained a therapeutic milieu to promote patient safety.

• Collaborated with registered nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive behavioral health care.

• Strengthened skills in crisis intervention, communication, patient advocacy, and trauma-informed care.

Provided direct patient care in medical-surgical orthopedic and progressive care units under RN supervision.

Conducted comprehensive and focused patient assessments to ensure accurate clinical evaluations.

Monitored vital signs, intake, and output, documenting changes in patient condition to facilitate timely interventions.

Administered medications and adhered to safety protocols, ensuring patient compliance and safety.

Executed venipuncture and collected blood specimens for laboratory testing efficiently.

Managed surgical drains by measuring and recording drainage outputs effectively.

Aided patients with daily living activities, mobility, and fall prevention measures.

Provided education to patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions, enhancing understanding and adherence.

• Assisted residents with their needs and engaged them in recreational activities.
• Documented resident care routines and observations accurately in records.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and common spaces.