Debra Givens

Supervised implementation of health and medical procedures for elementary school children.

• Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
• Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
• Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
• Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.

Staff Nurse caring for Newborns transitioning in Nursery. Cared for 6-8 infants in a 12 hour shift. Also worked in Mother/Baby Unit caring for up to 4 couplets.

• 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.
• 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.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

• Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
• Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
• Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
• Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
• Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
• Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
• Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
• Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
• Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.