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Deborah Davis

Savannah,TN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Core Civic - South Central Prison
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on Inmates (patients) acuity levels and individual needs while assisting NP Psychiatrist in documentation of orders and refusals.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments during daily Nursing Sick Call to identify changes in Inmates (patient) conditions, 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.

Registered Nurse

Hardin Medical Center Health And Rehab
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs. Worked on Covid Floor during Pandemic, Med Surg RN and Telemetry Monitoring - Acted as Floor Charge Nurse at times.

Registered Nurse

Amedisys Home Health
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse

Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs. RN Supervisor for Facility day shift at approx 100 resident capacity facility
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Director/Administrator - Registered Nurse

Unity Hospice
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

(Unable to stay at this job, due to child being murdered and unable to perform my duties as required)

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
05-1997

Associate of Arts -

Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN
09-1994

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
09-1979

High School Diploma -

Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals, AL
05-1973

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration, Medication administration, Direct patient care, Patient assessments, Documentation and charting, Patient assessment, Strong clinical judgment, Infection control measures, Patient care, Wound care, Compassion and empathy, Patient monitoring, IV setup, Intravenous therapy, Care planning, Physical assessments, Telemetry monitoring, Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification, CPR Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Core Civic - South Central Prison
04.2022 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse

Hardin Medical Center Health And Rehab
12.2019 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse

Amedisys Home Health
06.2018 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse

Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
06.2017 - 04.2019

Director/Administrator - Registered Nurse

Unity Hospice
04.2015 - 02.2016

No Degree - Nursing

Jackson State Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

Associate of Arts -

Jackson State Community College

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

University of North Alabama

High School Diploma -

Muscle Shoals High School
Deborah Davis