Desiree Dishmon
Pineville,WV
Summary
Presumed to be newly graduated practical nursing student awaiting licensure. Seeking full-time night shift position within the critical care departments, emergency department, or endoscopy. No current work experience, but over 700 clinical rotation hours. Very flexible with work hours and extraordinary with time management. Willing to fill in within different departments of the hospital. Overall goal is to provide utmost patient care, while remaining organized and dedicated to all patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
2021.07 - Current
- Effectively record patient data, calm anxiety, and reassure patient of what is to be expected
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Southern Community and Technical College
Saulsville, WV05.2025
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Wyoming County Career and Technical Center (WCCTC)
Pineville, WV12.2024
High School -
Wyoming County East High School
New Richmond, WV05.2019
Skills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Collection of lab specimens
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient Advocate
- Documentation and organization
- Assisting physician
- Ability to work flexible schedule
- Dependable
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Post operative care
- Cardiac care
- IV therapy
- Patient hygiene assistance
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR
- BLS/ First Aid
- Narcan Administration Certification
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy and Venipuncture
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
2021.07 - Current
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Wyoming County Career and Technical Center (WCCTC)
High School -
Wyoming County East High School
Associates - Nursing
Southern Community and Technical College