Davonna Cooks
Dallas
Summary
I am an organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veritas Home Health
Plano
10.2025 - Current
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences regarding complex cases requiring special attention or input from various healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Klarus Home Care
Dallas
11.2022 - 10.2025
- I provide skilled care in the home including managing IV infusions and dressing change, wound care management, lab draws, educating patients and caregivers.
- I communicate directly with physicians in regards to patient care.
- I work with PT and OT to provide best plan of care and treatment for individual patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create care plans for clients.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records consistently.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Trilogy Home Healthcare
Melbourne
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided patient assessments and developed care plans for diverse healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment protocols.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records efficiently.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Registered Nurse
Avante of Melbourne
Melbourne
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care in rehabilitation settings.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient response to treatments.
- Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes and debridement of wounds.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when managing challenging situations within the clinical environment.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to patients in a long-term acute care setting.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Signature HealthCARE LLC
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Working with LTC and acute skilled care Pt's including, medication administration, G-tube/ peg tube care, IV medication administration, admissions, pts assessments, wound care, trach/ ventilator pts.
- Direct communication with physicians, ARNPs, PT and OT.
- Pt and family education, customer care, skilled charting and documentation.
- Also direct supervision over CNAs for assurance of pt safety and well-being.
LPN
Consulate Health Care
Melbourne
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Work with skilled care patients needing both physical and occupational therapy.
- Skilled charting and documentation.
- Communicate with physicians, educate patients and family members, wound care.
- Also act as immediate supervisor over CNA's to ensure pt safety.
LPN Home Health Nurse
Champion Home Care
Melbourne
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Visiting clients homes assisting with medication administration, wound care, provide education, blood sugar checks, insulin administration.
LPN PRN
Circles of Care
Melbourne
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Pt admissions, assessments, injections and medication administration.
- Also supervise over mental healthcare technicians to ensure that they're doing their job in a timely and prudent manner to ensure Pt safety.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Avante Of Melbourne
Melbourne
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Medication administration, admissions, patient assessments, customer care, vital signs, communicate with physicians, provide education to patients as well as family members.
- I work with patients on ventilators and trachs, G-tube, Peg-tube, J-tube care/ administration of medication through tube, wound care of all varying stages.
- Skilled charting and documentation. I also supervise over CNA's to ensure Pt safety.
Education
Nursing (Associate) -
Fortis Institute
Port Saint Lucie, FLPractical Nursing -
Horizon Healthcare Institute
Melbourne, FLHigh School Diploma -
Palm Bay High School
Melbourne, FLSkills
- Patient care planning
- Health assessments
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Health education
- Care plan development
- Case management
Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Compact State Nurse License
Nursing Licenses
- RN, 07/01/24, FL
- PN, 07/01/21, FL
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veritas Home Health
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Klarus Home Care
11.2022 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse (RN)
Trilogy Home Healthcare
10.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Avante of Melbourne
06.2019 - 10.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Signature HealthCARE LLC
04.2016 - 02.2019
LPN
Consulate Health Care
10.2015 - 04.2017
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Avante Of Melbourne
10.2014 - 09.2015
LPN PRN
Circles of Care
09.2014 - 12.2015
LPN Home Health Nurse
Champion Home Care
01.2014 - 01.2017
Nursing (Associate) -
Fortis Institute
Practical Nursing -
Horizon Healthcare Institute
High School Diploma -
Palm Bay High School