Derisa DeVore
Baytown,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Focus Care Allenbrook, I excel in patient care management and mentoring, enhancing care quality through evidence-based nursing and compassionate leadership. Skilled in patient assessments and staff education, I've significantly contributed to healthcare optimization, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and ethical practice in nursing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Focus Care Allenbrook
Baytown, TX
03.2018 - 12.2024
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Special Kids Care
Houston, TX
02.2014 - 03.2018
- Managed emergency and critical care situations with professionalism, adhering to established protocols.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, developmental stages, and pain levels.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing intervention plans and made adjustments as necessary.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Communicated changes in patient's condition with physicians or other healthcare providers promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collaborated with social services to address non-medical needs of patients and families, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Ensured appropriate follow up visits were scheduled for continuity of care.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, adjusting nursing care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Educated parents and guardians on home care procedures, medication administration, and health maintenance.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
- Encouraged participation from family members during therapy sessions or other activities.
- Reported any changes in patient conditions or behaviors immediately to supervising physician.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
ResCare Home and Health
Pasadena, TX
01.2006 - 02.2014
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Instructed families on how to properly use medical equipment at home.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed nutritional needs of pediatric patients and provided appropriate dietary advice accordingly.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, treatment plans, and nursing reports.
- Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
- Observed and reported changes in patient's condition to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds, and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Developed strategies to prevent complications or deterioration of a patient's condition.
- Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
- Provided emotional support to both children and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed while providing care for pediatric patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Provided education to families and caregivers on proper home health care techniques for pediatric patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving pediatric patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TX08-2005
Skills
- Patient record auditing
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Evidence-based nursing
- Medication distribution
- Patient care management
- Patient assessments
- Rapport building
- Plan of action implementation
- Cultural history
- Quality assurance controls
- Staff management
- Continuum of care coordination
- Decision-making
- Compassionate and patient
- Direct patient care
- Mentoring and coaching
- Charting and documenting
- Personal integrity
- Patient assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Critical care
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Staff supervision
- Care quality evaluation
- Healthcare optimization
- Nursing expertise
- Staff education and training
- Medication administration
- Friendly and outgoing
- Patient management
- Goal driven
- Safety and security procedures
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Heavy lifting
- Patient advocacy
- Data collection
- Documenting observations
- Duty delegation
- Patient care assignment
- Staff education
- Chronic disease management
- Calm and composed
- Indirect patient care
- Patient admitting
- Care and discharge planning
- Ward management
- Ethical practice
Certification
- Respiratory Care Training-4/1/2024
- Vascular Access Devices/ IV Therapy Course-11/6/2024
- American Heart Association-4/29/2024
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Focus Care Allenbrook
03.2018 - 12.2024
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Special Kids Care
02.2014 - 03.2018
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
ResCare Home and Health
01.2006 - 02.2014
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Lee College