Destiny Covington
ALOHA,Oregon
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with ER, Pediatrics, Procedural, and Cardiac specialties.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Oregon Poison Control
Oregon Health And Sciences University
01.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Providence Health And Services
07.2006 - 01.2019
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla College School of Nursing
Portland Oregon06.2006
Skills
- Wound Care
- Vaccine administration
- Precepting
- Critical Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Care
- Disease specialization
- EPIC and Kronos superuser
- Intravenous therapy
- Pediatric IV and sedation
Certification
BLS
Certified Specialist in Poison Control
Timeline
Registered Nurse Oregon Poison Control
Oregon Health And Sciences University
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Providence Health And Services
07.2006 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walla Walla College School of Nursing
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