Denitra Constantine
Carencro,LA
Summary
I love working with others and helping others improve their condition. Assisting others gives me great pleasure, and I enjoy helping people get the care they deserve. I served proudly in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1986 to 1996. I was also a member of the Lafayette Police Department from 1990 to December 1997. While serving as a police officer, I was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Magnolia Police Officers Association member.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff PRN/Night Shift Supervisor
Acadia Vermillion
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Assessed patients daily, admitted patients, and discharged patients
- Conducted nurse education groups and documented patients’ behavior, sleep patterns, and medication compliance
- Prepared paperwork for the transfer.
- Assigned each member of the healthcare team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.
- Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low.
- Trained staff members to perform inventory management, customer service, and maintenance.
- Assisted customers with complaints, questions, and concerns.
- Assigned each member of the healthcare team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Assigned each member of the team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
Staff Nurse
Compass Behavioral Health
12.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients daily, admitted patients and discharged patients
- Conducted nurse education groups and documented patients’ behavior, sleep pattern, and medication compliance
- Prepared paperwork for the transfer.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Nurse Manager
Compass Behavioral Health
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted monthly staff meetings, Completed Payroll for 30 employees, Completed monthly Performance Improvement (P.I.) and Quality Assurance (Q.A.), attended monthly leadership meetings
- In addition, monitor staff to ensure unit safety.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
Nurse Manager
Compass Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted monthly staff meetings, Completed Payroll for 30 employees, Completed monthly Performance Improvement (P.I.) and Quality Assurance (Q.A.), attended monthly leadership meetings
- In addition, monitor staff to ensure unit safety.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Staff Nurse
Compass Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Assessed patients daily, admitted patients and discharged patients
- Conducted nurse education groups and documented patients’ behavior, sleep pattern, and medication compliance
- Prepared paperwork for the transfer.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Weekend Special R.N.
Compass Behavioral Health
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Assessed patients daily, admitted patients and discharged patients
- Conducted nurse education groups and documented patients’ behavior, sleep pattern, and medication compliance
- Prepared paperwork for the transfer.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Discharge Planner/Case Manager
Crowley American Legion Hospital-Pauline Faulk Center
12.2008 - 05.2014
- Plan/Schedule aftercare appointments with patients
- Obtain consent for aftercare plans
- Find placement for follow-up treatment for rehab patients, homeless patients, and partial hospital programs.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
- Communicated with referral providers about new referrals and verified receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals.
- Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assisted family or guardian with completion of applications.
- Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and contacted family with travel information.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Clinical Nurse Manager-Staff Nurse
Optima Specialty Hospital
05.2006 - 10.2008
- I started as a floor nurse at Optima psychiatric hospital
- Later, I was promoted to Clinical Nurse Manager
- Completed SMS’s, assessed patients daily, admitted patients and discharged patients
- Conducted nurse education groups and documented patients’ behavior, sleep pattern, and medication compliance
- I also was given the duties of Fall Prevention Coordinator while serving as a Clinical Nurse Manager.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles05.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Technology
University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL)
LafayetteMaster of Science - PMHNP
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2023
Skills
- Management Abilities
- Training and Mentoring
- Risk Management
- Training and Coaching
- Training Experience
- Staff Supervision
- Supervisory Experience
- Staff Scheduling
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Workflow Analysis
References
Lindzie Hale (Compass Healthcare Administrator) Phone number: (337) 280-2890. 3983 Interstate 49 South Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570.
Krystal Fontenot (Compass Healthcare Nurse Manager) Phone number (337)224-0911, 3983 Interstate 49 South Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570.
Tonya Capterville (Compass Healthcare Nurse Manager) Phone number (337)322-8292. 600 N. Lewis Street Floor 3; New Iberia, LA 70563
Affiliations
ANA-American Nurses Association
LSNA-Louisiana State Nurse's Association
LANP-Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioner's
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Compass Behavioral Health
12.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager
Compass Behavioral Health
08.2021 - 12.2021
Nurse Manager
Compass Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 08.2021
Staff PRN/Night Shift Supervisor
Acadia Vermillion
01.2015 - 04.2016
Staff Nurse
Compass Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 01.2019
Weekend Special R.N.
Compass Behavioral Health
02.2013 - 08.2014
Discharge Planner/Case Manager
Crowley American Legion Hospital-Pauline Faulk Center
12.2008 - 05.2014
Clinical Nurse Manager-Staff Nurse
Optima Specialty Hospital
05.2006 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
McNeese State University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
McNeese State University
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Technology
University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL)
Master of Science - PMHNP
McNeese State University