Demetria White
Greenwood Village,CO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Behavioral RN
The Medical Center of Aurora North
Aurora, Colorado
07.2020 - Current
- Relief Charge Nurse for the Adult, Adolescent, and Geriatric units
- Manages the care of patients on the Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric units
- Complete behavioral health assessments on patients referred for services regarding addiction, PTSD, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and other mental health conditions in conjunction with skilled medical care
- Maintains the therapeutic milieu using acceptable standards.
- Served as part of the Behavioral Emergency Response Team.
House Supervisor
West Pines Behavioral Health
Wheat Ridge, CO
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Communicated staffing decisions to Nursing Administration, Unit Manager, and Charge Nurses.
- Maintained proficiency in bed control/bed management processes; reviewed patients needing bed assignments for appropriateness and collaborated with the medical staff to ensure proper placement.
- Coordinate patient transfers to and from outside facilities and maintain accurate data entry of all transfers into the transfer log on assigned shift and reports transfers not in compliance with current policies/procedures or EMTALA statutes.
- Responded to all emergency situations assuring effective response.
Agency Staff RN/Charge Nurse
Intergrated Healthcare Solutions
Denver, Colorado
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Charge Nurse for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units
- Provided skilled care for acute and chronic conditions
- Provided patient and family education regarding medical conditions, prescriptions, treatments, and lifestyle changes
- Performed nursing skills such as detailed assessments, lab draws, PICC line maintenance, IV therapy, and wound vac therapy.
Field RN
Pinnacle Home Care
Tampa, Florida
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Performed nursing assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care in conjunction with the physicians, patients, and caregivers per agency policy and procedure
- Coordinated services and scheduling with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC) to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients within 24 hours of Start of Care (SOC)
- Provided services or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills according to the written patient care plan and the signed plan of treatment.
Field Case Manager
Carter Healthcare
Tampa, Florida
09.2014 - 01.2020
- Completed Oasis per CMS guidelines that initiated and developed the patient's plan of care which established goals-based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing
- Successfully managed a routine caseload of 25-60 adult patients
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
- Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
- Successfully passed 2 JACHO surveys with no deficiencies.
Staff Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services/Staffing Company
Tampa, Florida
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided rehabilitative care for patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and chemical dependency
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with the multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized plans of care
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN Shift Supervisor
Alhambra Health and Rehabilitation Center
St. Petersburg, Florida
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs
- Managed and supervised a team of staff while multi-tasking patient responsibilities
- Maintain regular communication with physicians and other medical staff as needed.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Fortis College
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
Basic Life Support
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Emergency Response
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education and Counseling
Timeline
House Supervisor
West Pines Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 11.2022
Adult Behavioral RN
The Medical Center of Aurora North
07.2020 - Current
Agency Staff RN/Charge Nurse
Intergrated Healthcare Solutions
05.2020 - 12.2020
Field RN
Pinnacle Home Care
01.2020 - 05.2020
Staff Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services/Staffing Company
07.2017 - 07.2018
RN Shift Supervisor
Alhambra Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - 02.2018
Field Case Manager
Carter Healthcare
09.2014 - 01.2020
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Fortis College
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
Basic Life Support
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