Deatra Robertson
Registered Nurse
Longview,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about Epic charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Seasonal IMC
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Set up feedings for patients via kangaroo pump. Administer medications by PEG, NG, OG, and J tube.
- Mange cardiac drips Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed.
- Perform CIWAS assessment and administer medication as directed.
Travel Registered Nurse
Voyage Healthcare
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Management and titration of critical drips such precedex, propofol, fentanyl, versed, etc.
- Ongoing patient assessment, delirium screen, RASS, and sepsis screen.
- Providing trach/vent and oral care.
- Central dressing changes, wound care.
- Feeding tube management.
- Monitor lab work and correct electrolyte imbalances per protocol.
- Monitor vital signs including MAP, tele, pulse ox, and arterial line.
Registered Nurse Neuro IMC
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cenikor Of Tyler
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provide behavioral and emotional support and closely monitor patients suffering from substance abuse.
- Administer detox medication and treatments and monitor for compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - ADN
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX05.2020
Vocational - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Panola College
Carthage, TX12.2016
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX12.2010
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Emergency Procedures
- Medical Screening
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Monitoring
- Epic Systems
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Daisy Award
nominated 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse Seasonal IMC
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Voyage Healthcare
10.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Neuro IMC
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
07.2020 - 12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Cenikor Of Tyler
09.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - ADN
Northeast Texas Community College
Vocational - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Panola College
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Kilgore College
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