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Dejhawna Reid

Nursing
Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a proven track record of providing comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrates exceptional ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, fostering trusting relationships that ultimately improve outcomes. Highly efficient in coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance the quality of patient care. Patient-oriented professional with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Possesses strong multitasking and prioritization skills, ensuring that patient needs are met and daily assignments are completed efficiently.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Northeast Florida Endocrine And Diabetes Associates
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that foster trust.
  • Enhanced the efficiency of the clinic by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Provided education to patients on health promotion strategies such as lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, self-care techniques, and disease management principles.
  • Reduced medication errors by meticulously verifying all orders, administering medications as prescribed, and diligently monitoring for adverse reactions or complications.
  • Increased patient satisfaction with care received by actively listening to concerns, providing clear explanations about treatment plans, and addressing questions promptly.
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating with primary healthcare providers regarding pertinent clinical findings and collaborating on optimal treatment strategies.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician for up to 20 patients a day.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Delivered high levels of customer satisfaction through prompt response times when addressing inquiries related to stored information.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Verified data files prior to entry to maintain high data accuracy.
  • Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
  • Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.

Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2024
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and their families
  • Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical support to patients, friends, and families
  • Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards
  • Maintained continuity among nursing teams via documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
  • Maintained patient confidence by adhering to HIPPA Privacy Rule
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for 4 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.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse

Ascension Living St. Catherine Laboure Place
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Monitored patient's condition and assessed their needs to provide the best possible care and advice on a 20 bed unit
  • Observed and interpreted patient's symptoms and communicated them to attending physicians
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
  • Performed routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administered injections etc.) and properly documented patients' charts
  • Adjusted and administered patient's medication and while providing treatments according to physician's orders
  • Inspected the facilities and acted to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.) Provided instant medical care in emergencies
  • Fostered a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
09.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
07.2021

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Diabetes management
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Discharge
  • EMR / EHR
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Appointment Scheduling

Certification

  • CPR Certification, Current
  • Registered Nurse License, Current

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Northeast Florida Endocrine And Diabetes Associates
08.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse

Ascension Living St. Catherine Laboure Place
04.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Florida

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Florida State College At Jacksonville
  • CPR Certification, Current
  • Registered Nurse License, Current
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