Dedrick Adams, RN
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and treatment. Proven ability to conduct rapid and precise assessments while maintaining composure in high-pressure environments. Acknowledged for effective collaboration with physicians to uphold exceptional healthcare standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Full Time 40 HRS
Veterans Affairs Hospital
Little Rock, AR
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patient reactions and side effects.
- Actively participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated treatment plans with critical care team.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered diagnostic tests, and interpreted lab results.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission and CMS.
- Collaborated with co-workers to establish a rewards committee for employee recognition and morale building.
- Managed staffing levels as charge nurse, ensuring optimal patient care delivery.
LPN FULL TIME 40 HRS
Veterans Affairs
North Little Rock, AR
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Implemented hazardous item protocol and teaching to all staff on how to properly document hazardous item findings after admission.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Organized daily activity board with daily schedules
- Reinforced medication education through group teaching
- Participate in all monthly staff meetings.
- Ensured strict COVID guidelines were maintained to promote the safety of everyone.
Clinical Nurse FULL TIME 40 HRS
Pain Treatment Centers of America
Little Rock, AR
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery
Clinical Nurse FULL TIME 40 HRS
Inspiration Day Treatment
Little Rock, AR
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders.
- Maintained strict COVID guidelines and ensured patient safety.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
LPN FULL TIME 40 HRS
Veteran Affairs
North Little Rock, AR
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Skilled in administering prescribed medications
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Clinical Nurse FULL TIME 40 HRS
Arkansas Urology
Little Rock, AR
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
- Charted resident responses, progress to approaches used and reported abnormal signs and symptoms to medical care professionals on staff.
Hospitality Manager FULL TIME 40 HRS
PB&J
Little Rock, AR
10.2013 - 05.2020
- Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
- Trained staff members to enhance customer service and increase profits through suggestive selling.
- Enhanced profits by improving oversight of inventory use and strategically increasing costs of select menu items.
Restaurant Manager FULL TIME 40 HRS
Logan's Roadhouse
Conway, AR
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
Restaurant Manager FULL TIME 40 HRS
Red Lobster
Pine Bluff, AR
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of The Ouachitas
Malvern, AR12.2022
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNCertification
BLS Certification
CPRS training
PMDB Training
Accomplishments
- High School president of DECA marketing group
Volunteer Work
- King Solomon Baptist Church- As a student nurse assisted with back to school physicals and assessments. Participated in health fair. Served meals with the kitchen ministry to the homeless.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Full Time 40 HRS
Veterans Affairs Hospital
10.2023 - Current
LPN FULL TIME 40 HRS
Veterans Affairs
07.2021 - 10.2023
Clinical Nurse FULL TIME 40 HRS
Pain Treatment Centers of America
06.2020 - 12.2020
Clinical Nurse FULL TIME 40 HRS
Inspiration Day Treatment
01.2020 - 05.2023
LPN FULL TIME 40 HRS
Veteran Affairs
07.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Nurse FULL TIME 40 HRS
Arkansas Urology
04.2019 - 07.2019
Hospitality Manager FULL TIME 40 HRS
PB&J
10.2013 - 05.2020
Restaurant Manager FULL TIME 40 HRS
Logan's Roadhouse
02.2011 - 03.2012
Restaurant Manager FULL TIME 40 HRS
Red Lobster
01.2010 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of The Ouachitas
Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Pulaski Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Similar Profiles
LAURA GORECKILAURA GORECKI
RN, Critical Care at Veterans Affairs HospitalRN, Critical Care at Veterans Affairs Hospital
Katherine PattersonKatherine Patterson
Intern at Veterans Affairs HospitalIntern at Veterans Affairs Hospital
Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
Inventory Manager at Veterans Affairs HospitalInventory Manager at Veterans Affairs Hospital
HAYDEN MICHELLE GLANDERHAYDEN MICHELLE GLANDER
Nursing Student at Veterans Affairs HospitalNursing Student at Veterans Affairs Hospital
Quamisha RubinQuamisha Rubin
Relationship Personal Banker at Simmons BankRelationship Personal Banker at Simmons Bank