DERRICK DENNIS
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
CenterPoint Hospital (Health Trust Workforce)
03.2023 - Current
- ICU Step Down
- Utilized Meditech.
RN
University of Nebraska Medical Center (Travel Contract)
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed and implemented patient care for cardiovascular needs such as rapid atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and angina
- Provided post-operative care for the following: vascular bypass surgical, Cardiac Cath, Valve replacement, pacemaker placement, Vats
- Managed wound vacs and chest tubes based on patient needs and physician orders
- Educating patients based on their admitting diagnosis and patient needs
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to formulate a plan of care based on patient needs
- Utilized Epic charting system.
RN
Kindred Hospital North Land (Stability HealthCare Staffing)
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored cardiac patients
- Notified physicians urgently in a change of conditions
- Tracking EKG readings, and identifying irregular telemetry readings
- Utilized Epic charting system.
RN
Select Specialty Hospital, Kansas City, KS
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Assisted in Intubation
- Assisted in bedside Thoracentesis & Bronchoscopies
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
RN
IGNITE MEDICAL RESORTS, Kansas City, MO
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
CNA
Favorite Staffing, Mission, KS
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
RN
Kenyatta National Hospital, NAIROBI
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease
- Worked closely with Physicians to quickly assess patients to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
12.2019
Skills
- Chest tube Maintenance
- Ventilator Management
- ET Tube Placement
- Interpreting and tracking EKG readings
- Conscious Sedation
- Managing High-Risk Airways
- Advanced Wound Care Treatments
- Critical Drips: Propofol, Versed, Levophed
Certification
- NIHSS
- ACLS
- BLS
Personal Information
Title: RN BSN
Timeline
RN
University of Nebraska Medical Center (Travel Contract)
07.2023 - 01.2024
RN
Kindred Hospital North Land (Stability HealthCare Staffing)
05.2023 - 07.2023
RN
CenterPoint Hospital (Health Trust Workforce)
03.2023 - Current
RN
Select Specialty Hospital, Kansas City, KS
06.2021 - 05.2023
RN
IGNITE MEDICAL RESORTS, Kansas City, MO
05.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
Favorite Staffing, Mission, KS
07.2020 - 05.2021
RN
Kenyatta National Hospital, NAIROBI
02.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI