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Deshawn Harris

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.. Honed skills in executing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions as well as managing emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) during a progressive 25-year nursing career. During this time, I have proven to be competent in multiple nursing specialties, with a specialized interest in acute care of inpatient populations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Miami Valley Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2019
  • Completing timely documentation in the electronic health record. EPIC Athena, Cerner.
  • Strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Performed triage assessments of in patients on Medical surgical unit.

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patients' response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physicians and appropriate blood suppliers.
  • Assessed patients' responses to treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician. Communicates problems or concerns to appropriately credentialed physician, patient, hospital primary nurse, and others as necessary.
  • Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN manager.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of treatment and medication administration.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Molina Healthcare
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
  • Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
  • Managed a team of 10 social workers and 15 registered nurses.
  • Providing case management services to clients, such as developing treatment plans, scheduling appointments, and communicating with treatment teams.
  • Modeling commitment to the agency's vision and values, and guiding and motivating staff to support those values.
  • Setting and communicating performance standards, and providing feedback to staff.
  • Maintaining documentation of supervision and staff documentation.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Beckett Springs/Access Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
  • Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
10.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
  • Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
  • Performed daily machine maintenance, including water testing and filter replacement.
  • Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
  • Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
  • Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Chamberlain University
09.2019

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education

Chamberlain University
02.2017

Skills

  • Primary Care Services
  • Acute and chronic disease management
  • Specialized diagnosis and treatment management for alcohol and opiate addiction
  • Qualified patient educator
  • Comprehensive physical assessments
  • Preventive care

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP F11190376. Exp. 10/2029
  • Advanced Practice Nurse Ohio CNP 026018 Exp. 10/2025
  • DEA # MH5716139

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Miami Valley Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2019

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius
01.2018 - 10.2018

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Molina Healthcare
05.2015 - 01.2018

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Beckett Springs/Access Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2015

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
10.2010 - 01.2013

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track

Chamberlain University

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education

Chamberlain University
Deshawn Harris