Deanna Wilson
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over 15 years of experience in diverse clinical settings. Proficient in patient assessment, education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans. Focused on enhancing patient understanding and promoting self-care strategies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Hospital
Tucson, AZ
01.2009 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes and reporting significant findings to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding of health conditions and self-care strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
01.1988 - 12.2008
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12-1987
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12-1987
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Physical assessments
- Mobility assistance
- Appointment scheduling
- Supply restocking
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care to patients in the Pre-op and Post op care settings.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
01.1988 - 12.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pima Community College