DENASIA CHEATHEAM
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, leadership and case management. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time - Interventional Radiology Nurse
Grandview
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks within fast-paced environments without compromising the quality of care provided to patients.
- Start IVs and access ports to PreOp patients, moderately sedate and monitor patients during procedure,
- Provide education to patient and family regarding the specific procedure.
PRN Procedure - Infertility nurse
UAB
04.2023 - Current
- Communicate with patients and clinical team through portal messaging
- Provide care for patients in clinic, while carrying out physicians orders
- Provide education to patients regarding hormones and female reproductive endocrinology and infertility
- PreOperative care for patients
- Starting IVs, giving any preop medications and education required before sedation
- Post Operative care
- Monitoring vitals, signs and symptoms while in post operative care
- Carrying out any interventions necessary after sedation
- Work with team to creative a safe and receptive environment for patients, while making a care plan with patient and physician that is best for the patient
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Communicate with insurance for prior authorizations
- Sending referrals ordered by MD to establish continuation of care
- Schedule procedures, ultrasounds, surgeries and other appointments
Contract Travel RN
Onward Healthcare Agency and Sunbelt Staffing
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Managed care from admission to discharge
RN Case Manager
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and treatment plan
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques and care standards
- Provided direct patient care and stabilized patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
Montgomery, Alabama10.2018
Skills
- Patient Examination and Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Clear Patient Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Care
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Part Time - Interventional Radiology Nurse
Grandview
07.2024 - Current
PRN Procedure - Infertility nurse
UAB
04.2023 - Current
Contract Travel RN
Onward Healthcare Agency and Sunbelt Staffing
10.2020 - 08.2023
RN Case Manager
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2018 - 02.2020
- ACLS
- BLS
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
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