Desiree Pennington
Berwick,LA
Summary
Dependable and skilled Registered Nurse bringing proven clinical abilities, knowledge, and judgment. Delivers quality, cost-effective care with deep compassion and good understanding of nursing process. Expertly handles all facets of treatment delivery for patients. Versed in EMR charting, infection prevention, and Joint Commission Standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vital Caring Group Home Health
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Eversana - Infusion Company
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered IV medication through peripherally inserted venous catheter to support treatment for lung treatment and monitored responses
REGISTERED NURSE
Thibodaux Regional Health Systems
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs
- Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports
- Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort
- Trained, guided, and managed new staff on nursing procedures
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
- Met with nursing staff and management to plan shift services
- Delivered top-notch care and implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
- Kept accurate and complete records for each
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
- Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored
- Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms, and restocking supplies
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT-BILLING/CODING
Southern Heart Clinic/West Bank Cardiology
03.2015 - 08.2019
- Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures, and vital signs monitoring
- Greeted patients warmly and assisted Physician in preparing patients for exams and procedures by assessing vital signs and recording medical histories
- Supported front office billing, scheduling, and patient check-ins
- Performed gamut of tasks, including maintaining files, verifying insurance claims on behalf of patients, and scanning documents
- Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort.
- Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - REGISTERED NURSE -
Fletcher Technical Community College
Scriever, LA07.2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Computer Skills
- ADL assistance
- EMR systems
- Documenting vitals
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Wound care
- Analytical thinking
- Motivation
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Positive Attitude
- Quick Learner
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Strong Work Ethic
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Eversana - Infusion Company
06.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Vital Caring Group Home Health
09.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Thibodaux Regional Health Systems
08.2020 - 09.2023
MEDICAL ASSISTANT-BILLING/CODING
Southern Heart Clinic/West Bank Cardiology
03.2015 - 08.2019
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - REGISTERED NURSE -
Fletcher Technical Community College
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