Demetria Woods
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient-centered care, critical thinking, and teamwork. Experienced in managing complex medical conditions and ensuring high-quality patient support. Committed to delivering patient care through effective education and patient teaching and enhancing patient outcome and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Saint Francis Park Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Managed high acuity telemetry patients with cardiac and medical conditions.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies according to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Administered IV medications, anticoagulants, antibiotics,insulin, cardiac medications, blood products, and electrolyte replacement.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Methodist Healthcare
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Provided direct patient care across diverse units, ensuring high-quality support and safety.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, swiftly identifying changes to facilitate timely interventions.
- Delegated care to LPNs,PCAs, and CNAs in Team Nursing while caring for 12+patients per shift.
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Unit
Memphis VA Medical Center
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies on a 28 bed unit.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care practices.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Regional One Health
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided care for Phase I and Phase II patients following surgery.
- Collaborated with anesthesia providers to ensure safe and effective management of patient pain during the post-operative period.
- Monitored patient vitals and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols effectively.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, fostering better understanding and adherence to prescribed treatments or therapies.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Regional One Health
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided care for 1:3-4 high acuity patients per shift.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Cared for Trauma,TBI, Sepsis, STEMIs, NSTEMIs, DKA, CVAs, Renal disease, Ventilated, Trachs, CHF, COPD, Burn, and post operative complications patients.
- Continuously monitored telemetry and updated physician on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored airway and oxygenation status for respiratory patients using high flow oxygen, BiPAP, CPAP, trach collars, and vents.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR05-2013
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Time management
- Patient Centered Nursing Care
- Empathy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Methodist Healthcare
07.2022 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Saint Francis Park Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Unit
Memphis VA Medical Center
01.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
Regional One Health
02.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, PCU
Regional One Health
01.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College