Deonna Spies
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified medical-surgical RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 5+ year record in field. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Amarillo College
Amarillo , TX
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Mentored, supervised and evaluated the performance of clinical nursing students.
- Conducted classroom lectures and labs on a variety of topics related to clinical nursing practice.
- Provided guidance to students in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
BSA Health System
Amarillo, TX
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including delegating tasks and evaluating performance.
- Assessed patient status and developed individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and patients and families.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nurses on the unit, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and implemented changes as needed.
- Performed direct patient care activities such as assessments, treatments, specimen collection, medication administration.
- Provided guidance to junior level nurses regarding complex cases or challenging situations that arise during shift changeovers.
- Fostered a positive work environment by providing feedback or coaching when necessary while recognizing outstanding achievements among peers.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Observed and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of each patient.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Staff Nurse
BSA Health System
Amarillo, TX
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA09-2023
Skills
- Interventions
- Teaching strategies
- Performing physical assessments
- Student evaluation abilities
- Clinical Supervision
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Operating simulation equipment
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- Lavon Barrett Leadership Award
- Six time Daisy Nurse nominee
Affiliations
- Yogi
- Glamper
- Harley Davidson rider
- Lover of the arts
Certification
- Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
BSA Health System
08.2021 - 11.2022
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Amarillo College
08.2020 - 02.2024
Staff Nurse
BSA Health System
05.2018 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Wilkes University