DEVONSHA EDWARDS
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with acute-care experience across Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, PCU, ICU, LTACH, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings. Skilled in rapid patient assessment, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, emergency response, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in providing safe, patient-centered care for medically complex adult and pediatric populations while floating across multiple hospital units to support staffing needs. Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and communication skills with proficiency in Epic EHR documentation and high-acuity patient care.
Work History
Charge Nurse
3 Months- Helped assign patient assignments across nursing team.
- Supported admission and discharge coordination for patients.
- Supervised nursing staff during shift coverage.
- Addressed staffing concerns and schedule gaps.
- Communicated care updates with physicians.
- Supported patient safety efforts on unit.
- Responded to urgent emergencies and care needs.
- Mentored new nurses during onboarding.
- Checked documentation for compliance with standards.
- Helped organize unit workflow and daily priorities.
Registered Nurse (PRN/Agency)
1 Year 9 Months- Provide nursing care across LTACH, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-acute settings
- Perform assessments, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and cardiac monitoring
- Manage medically complex patients requiring extended recovery and rehabilitation services
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment goals and discharge planning
- Monitor patient condition changes and communicate concerns promptly to providers
- Adapt quickly to varying clinical environments and patient populations
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department PRN
2 Years- Provide direct nursing care for adult and pediatric patients in a high-volume Emergency Department
- Perform rapid assessments, reassessments, and triage using ESI and ABC prioritization
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments while monitoring patient response
- Participate in trauma alerts, stroke alerts, rapid responses, and Code Blue events
- Float to Med-Surg, Telemetry, and PCU units to support staffing needs
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge instructions
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and physician orders in Epic EHR
Nurse Extern
4 Years 9 Months- Delivered direct patient care under RN supervision across ER, Med-Surg, Telemetry, PCU, and ICU units
- Performed head-to-toe assessments and monitored changes in patient condition
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, procedures, and patient care activities
- Supported interdisciplinary collaboration and patient safety initiatives
- Documented patient care and clinical observations in Epic EHR
Travel EKG Technician / ER Technician
6 Years 6 Months- Performed 12-lead EKGs, telemetry setup, and rhythm monitoring
- Assisted emergency department teams with triage, wound care, splinting, and patient transport
- Supported emergency procedures and high-acuity patient care
- Adapted quickly to varying hospital systems and workflows during travel assignments
Certified Nursing Assistant
8 Years 9 Months- Provided direct patient care in ICU, PCU, Telemetry, Neurology, and Med-Surg units
- Assisted with ADLs, mobility, vital signs, intake/output, and patient safety monitoring
- Supported nursing staff during procedures and emergency situations
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Clinical Leadership and Staff Supervision
Patient Assessment and Monitoring
Patient Care Coordination
Staff Scheduling and Patient Assignments
Delegation and Prioritization of Care
Medication Administration and Safety
Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
Emergency Response and Crisis Management
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Patient and Family Education
Admission
Discharge
and Transfer Management
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation
Infection Prevention and Control
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
Staff Training
Mentoring
and Support
Time Management and Organization
Physician and Healthcare Team Communication
Regulatory Compliance and Policy Enforcement
Patient Advocacy and Confidentiality
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Exalt Health
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse (PRN/Agency)
Clipboard Health
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department PRN
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida - Orange Park Medical Center
01.2022 - 2024Read More
Travel EKG Technician / ER Technician
Multiple Facilities
04.2020 - 2022Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health / Aya Healthcare
01.2018 - 2020Read More
Fortis College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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