Delia Van Nest
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Onyx Behavioral Health
Port Saint Lucie, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and health maintenance strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Advocated for patient rights and provided emotional support to patients and their families during recovery.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health
Florida
07.2021 - Current
- Direct Patient care including admission assessment, medication administration, vitals, phlebotomy, ambulation, critical care needs.
Registered Nurse/Interim Charge Nurse
Encompass Health
New Jersey
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Direct Patient care including admission assessment, medication administration, vitals, phlebotomy, ambulation, critical care needs.
- Oversaw nursing staff and aided in duties when needed. Ensured proper staffing for the oncoming shift and making the patient assignments accordingly.
Certified Medical Assistant
Encompass Health
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Patient care including assisting nurses with personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and ambulation.
Education
Associate degree - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
05-2019
Associate degree - Criminal Justice
Brookdale Community College
05-2008
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Onyx Behavioral Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Interim Charge Nurse
Encompass Health
06.2019 - 06.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Encompass Health
04.2018 - 06.2019
Associate degree - Criminal Justice
Brookdale Community College
Associate degree - Nursing
Brookdale Community College