Demetria Davis
Granbury,Texas
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for Geriatric patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Harbor Lake Nursing and Rehab
Granbury, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
RN Charge Nuse
Heritage Trails Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Cleburne, Texas
10.2023 - Current
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Nurse Manager
The Estates at Grand Prairie Assisted Living
Grand Prairie, Texas
08.2013 - 08.2023
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
ADN
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05-2022
LVN
Concorde Career College
Arlington, Tx01-2005
Skills
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Seizure management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient assessment
Timeline
RN
Harbor Lake Nursing and Rehab
03.2025 - Current
RN Charge Nuse
Heritage Trails Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
The Estates at Grand Prairie Assisted Living
08.2013 - 08.2023
ADN
Weatherford College
LVN
Concorde Career College
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