Deprecia Parker
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Dedicated to delivering care according to standard practice in healthcare, by following policies in place and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Los Feliz Healthcare and Wellness Center
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, resources, and management and lifestyle options
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nurse Finders Agency
10.2022 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Facilitated timely discharges by coordinating post-acute care services and ensuring smooth transitions for patients returning home or moving to other facilities.
- Upheld regulatory compliance through strict adherence to facility policies, federal and state laws, and nursing practice standards.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate medical records through diligent documentation of nursing interventions, assessments, evaluations, and changes in condition.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing orders for accuracy in dosage calculations and compatibility with existing therapies before administration.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Montclair Hospital and Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, resources, and management and lifestyle options
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care strategies.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Ensures care meets standards of practice.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Compton College
Compton, CA06-2022
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Health Promotion
- Team building and Reliability
- Clinical Documentation and Electronic Charting
- Vital signs and Cardiac monitors
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Assessment
- Time management abilities
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Montclair Hospital and Medical Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Los Feliz Healthcare and Wellness Center
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nurse Finders Agency
10.2022 - Current
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Associate of Science - Nursing
Compton College
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