Demekia Nelson
260 Misty Grove Drive ,GA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse/Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical judgment, critical care expertise, and ACLS certification. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Piedmont Healthcare
Covington, Georgia
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered critical care interventions for patients in life-threatening conditions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northeast Georgia Health System
Winder, GA
11.2018 - 01.2024
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, Mississippi
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Utilized advanced medical technologies to support complex procedures and patient management efforts.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Dominic Health Systems
Jackson, Mississippi
02.2012 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Monitored and assessed patients' respiratory status to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, Mississippi
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Monitored and assessed patients' respiratory status to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2007 - 02.2012
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments in compliance with clinical protocols and standards.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory therapies, equipment usage, and self-management techniques.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Southwest Community College
Summit, MS05-2017
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Coosa Valley
Rome, Georgia06-2007
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Staff supervision
- Critical care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Piedmont Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northeast Georgia Health System
11.2018 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
07.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
04.2012 - 07.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Dominic Health Systems
02.2012 - 09.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
11.2007 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Southwest Community College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Coosa Valley