Deanna Wallis

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
• Developed and implemented individualized nursing care strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Direct patient care from admissions, initiating care plans, physical assessments, medication administration by mouth and intravenous.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Direct care of individuals, physical assessments, psychological assessments, medication administration, and electronic documentation.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based interventions and improve patient outcomes.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
• Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
• Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.

Served in the US Army Nurse Corps as support during and following Iraq War. Mission support in these areas:

Nurse Case Manager - Wounded Warrior Program (August 2009-September 2012).

LPN Instructor -William Beaumont Army Hospital in El Paso,TX (Sep 2007-Apr2009).

Assistant Head Nurse- William Beaumont Hospital in El Paso, TX (Sep 2007-April2009)

Recovery Room Nurse/Same Day Surgery - Evan's Army Community Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO (Jun 2005-2007).