Dewana Wright
Canton,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Center For Advanced Medicine
Madison, MS
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- MCAM Pediatric Urgent Care, Rheumatology Department, Infusion Center, Hematology Dept and Behavioral Health
Registered Nurse
Cancer Center Of Greenwood
Greenwood, MS
12.2012 - 02.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Mid-Delta Home Health & Hospice
Lexington, MS
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, Peg Tube, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Holmes County Health Department
Lexington, MS
11.2009 - 12.2011
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans for STD CHECK-UPS.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions CHILDHOOD WELLNESS .
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on management and lifestyle options with FAMILY PLANNING .
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention for ADULT & CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05.2009
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS12.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- PALS
- BLS Certified and BLS Instructor
- Administering immunizations
- Wound Care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS Training - BLS Instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Center For Advanced Medicine
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cancer Center Of Greenwood
12.2012 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Mid-Delta Home Health & Hospice
12.2011 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
Holmes County Health Department
11.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Holmes Community College