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DEBORAH S. DELAFOSSE

REGISTERED NURSE
Ville Platte,LA

Summary

Resourceful Registered Nurse 45 years of Nursing experience in healthcare settings. While working in the ICU setting, I also did Weekend House Supervision for a year. I'm a skilled Intensive Care Nurse with 17 years of nursing experience in ICU. I also have 28 Years of Operating Room RN and PACU experience. experience. In addition to Nursing, I also also worked as a Realtor and owned a Home Based Travel Agency. Ready to help achieve company goals, I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the entry-level Dialysis RN position. I have been recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in ICU and Surgery. I am hoping to secure and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

ICU Nurse

Mercy Regional Medical Center
Ville Platte, LA
03.2004 - Current
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Supervised new employees to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Participated in ICU departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to Covid-19 patients.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis, Covid-19, to acute respiratory distress.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse /PACU Registered Nurse

Mercy Regional Medical Center
Ville Platte, LA
05.1987 - 03.2004
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various surgeries and procedures.
  • Assisted surgeons during operational procedures both as a Circulating Nurse and Scrub Nurse.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care during operations to promote positive outcomes.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.

Operating Room RN

Doctor's Hospital Of Opelousas
Opelousas, LA
11.1986 - 05.1987
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by working as Circulating Nurse.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.

Salesman

Evangeline Trailer Sales
Ville Platte, LA
05.1983 - 11.1986
  • Showcased RV and Mobile Home features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Sold Rvs and Mobile Homes in Family Business

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Savoy Memorial Hospital
Mamou, LA
08.1981 - 05.1983
  • Performed duties as Circulating Nurse during Surgery.
  • Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

St. Landry Clinic
Opelousas, LA
05.1979 - 08.1981
  • Operating Room Circulating Nurse.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital
Lafayette, LA
10.1978 - 05.1979
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

LSUE
Eunice, LA
05.1978 - 05.1978

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart High School
Ville Platte, LA
05.1976 - 05.1976

Skills

Multitasking abilities

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Timeline

ICU Nurse

Mercy Regional Medical Center
03.2004 - Current

Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse /PACU Registered Nurse

Mercy Regional Medical Center
05.1987 - 03.2004

Operating Room RN

Doctor's Hospital Of Opelousas
11.1986 - 05.1987

Salesman

Evangeline Trailer Sales
05.1983 - 11.1986

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Savoy Memorial Hospital
08.1981 - 05.1983

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

St. Landry Clinic
05.1979 - 08.1981

RN, Medical-Surgical

Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital
10.1978 - 05.1979

Associate of Science - Nursing

LSUE
05.1978 - 05.1978

High School Diploma -

Sacred Heart High School
05.1976 - 05.1976

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