Denisha CLARK, BSN, RN
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Experienced charge nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership skills. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Excellent team building strategies with a desire to take on new challenges of a head nurse position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN HEAD NURSE
Willis Knighton Hospital
Shreveport, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing feedback on job performance during shift changes or rounds.
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
Registered Nurse, StepDown/Stroke
Willis-Knighton Health System
Shreveport, LA
01.2017 - Current
- Conducted NIHSS/MEND/Neurological assessments of stroke patients to monitor progress and determine appropriate interventions.
- Delivered direct care to patients requiring intermediate critical care
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team, including but not limited to: social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan, and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health and function.
Charge RN
Willis-Knighton Pierremont Health
Shreveport, LA
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements on a 9-bed stroke unit.
- Provided guidance to nurses and other healthcare staff members to facilitate patient safety
- Supervised the work of nursing personnel, including assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
- Provided leadership, coaching, mentoring and supervision to a team of RNs and LPNs.
RN Case Manager (PRN)
Willis-Knighton Health System
Shreveport, LA
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs for rehabilitation and skilled services
- Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services. Reviewed and recorded progress of patients. Provided clinical information to insurance companies to request prior authorizations
RN, Neuro-Critical Care
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
Albuquerque, NM
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Delivered safe, effective and quality-focused nursing care for patients dealing with neurological issues such as strokes and seizures.
- Conducted neurological and physical evaluations to collect data on patients' symptoms and progress with treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Telemetry Registered Nurse (Relief Charge RN)
US Nursing Corporation
Worcester, MA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Assessed and evaluated assigned patients to facilitate diagnoses and implement focused care.
- Supervised a team of 5 RNs and ancillary staff working in an observation telemetry Unit.
RN- Cardiovascular Step-down
Christus Highland Hospital
Shreveport, LA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
- Cared for patients recovering from TAVR and CABG procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
RN- Telemetry/Neuro
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
Beaumont, TX
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Delivered care to 4-6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Provided care to patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases using telemetry monitoring equipment.
Licensed Practical Nurse- MedSurg
Willis-Knighton Health System
Shreveport, LA
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12.2016
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership/MBA Dual Program
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Team building and leadership
- Staff supervision
- Critical care nursing
- Nurse case management, rehabilitation placement
- Patient Care Assignment
Accomplishments
- 2019 Registered Nurse of the year (Willis-Knighton Pierremont)
Certification
- NIHSS Training - 2018-current
- ACLS
Timeline
RN HEAD NURSE
Willis Knighton Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Charge RN
Willis-Knighton Pierremont Health
02.2023 - 01.2024
RN, Neuro-Critical Care
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
02.2022 - 04.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse (Relief Charge RN)
US Nursing Corporation
11.2021 - 01.2022
RN- Cardiovascular Step-down
Christus Highland Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
RN- Telemetry/Neuro
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
03.2021 - 09.2021
RN Case Manager (PRN)
Willis-Knighton Health System
11.2019 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, StepDown/Stroke
Willis-Knighton Health System
01.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse- MedSurg
Willis-Knighton Health System
04.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership/MBA Dual Program
Grand Canyon University
- NIHSS Training - 2018-current
- ACLS
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