Deloris Porter
Middletown,DE
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse- Medical Surgical /Telemetry/Oncology
Beebe Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Research Nurse Coordinator
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Ability to work independently using critical thinking to resolve complex behavioral, medical, and psychosocial issues with our members.
- Assessment and engagement skills and ability to adapt clinical skills while using telephonic and virtual means.
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Complete admission process and help patient to adjust to the hospital environment.
- Observe, report signs and symptoms and general condition of the patient.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Take vital signs and glucose monitoring if needed.
- Make proper observations of the patient's condition, record and report.
Supervisor & Staff Nurse
Westminster Village- Senior Living
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager
Temple University Hospital - Episcopal Campus
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Managed 30 employees and nursing activities in 20-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
05.2010 - 03.2021
- Preceptor for some incoming nurses
- Rotating Charge Nurse
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Temple University Health Systems
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Mental Health Technician
Temple University Health System/Episcopal Campus
08.2005 - 01.2010
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA01.2010
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA12.2006
Skills
- Handle with Care Instructor
- Nurse Manager/Supervisor/Charge Nurse
- Magnet Team Organizer
- ACLS/BLS
- EMR- EPIC & Cerner
- Clinical Council
- Leadership Council
- Quality Management
- Preparation and Recovery from ECT
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
Communication
- Representative for "Pennsy Pride" at Pennsylvania Hospital
- Representative for Psychiatry "Magnet Luncheon" 2015
- Finalist for the 2013 Relationship-Based Care Award -These awards have been established to recognize clinicians throughout the organization whose practice reflects the tenets of Relationship-Based Care: Leadership, Teamwork, Professionalism, Care Delivery, Resources and Outcomes
- "Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Walk" 2014 Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Leadership
- Department representative for Patient Experience Shared Governance
- Department representative for Quality and Safety Shared Governance
Timeline
Staff Nurse- Medical Surgical /Telemetry/Oncology
Beebe Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Research Nurse Coordinator
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022
Supervisor & Staff Nurse
Westminster Village- Senior Living
07.2018 - 01.2019
Behavioral Health Nurse Manager
Temple University Hospital - Episcopal Campus
01.2017 - 11.2017
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital
05.2010 - 03.2021
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Temple University Health Systems
01.2010 - 05.2010
Mental Health Technician
Temple University Health System/Episcopal Campus
08.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Salle University
Associate of Arts -
Community College of Philadelphia