Deja Young
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
Handles emergencies expertly to stabilize patients and meet care requirements. Offers strength in treatment planning and medication administration. Demonstrates clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Worked as a trauma registered nurse at a Level 1 trauma hospital, overseeing multiple patients with various trauma injuries, currently working on a step-down surgical unit with critical patients requiring Q2-hour frequent checks, maintaining multiple drains and post op surgical difficulties.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during shifts
- Educated patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Delivered bedside care following Ochsner patient safety and quality standards
Registered Nurse
University Hospital and Medical Center
Mobile, Alabama
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Administer emergency medications and blood products under trauma center protocols.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of trauma patients.
- Documented all treatments given to trauma patients according to hospital standards and regulations.
- Administered life-saving interventions when needed in emergency situations involving trauma cases.
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, Alabama
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during shifts
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff
- Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in patient status
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, Alabama
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, and infection control support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to care team.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and daily care tasks with nursing staff.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL09-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05-2022
LPN Licensure - Practical Nursing
Reid State Technical College
Atmore, AL08-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05-2019
Skills
- Epic charting
- Medication administration
- Ventilator care
- Vital sign assessment
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Clinical Judgement
- NG tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Colostomy/Ileostomy care
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
- Daisy Awards (3)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Hospital and Medical Center
11.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
LPN Licensure - Practical Nursing
Reid State Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Bishop State Community College