Well-qualified registered nurse with full Mississippi credentials and extensive experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Orthopedic and OB/Pediatric settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Krucial Staffing
Lake Granbury , TX
05.2021 - 02.2022
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby & Medical-Surgical
Merit Health River Region
Vicksburg, MS
06.2017 - 07.2021
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 6 patients each day in high-volume hospital setting.
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Triage, LLC
Farmington, MO
01.2021 - 04.2021
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
05.2017
High School Diploma -
Port Gibson High School
Port Gibson, MS
05.2013
Skills
Patient education
Medication and IV administration
Intake and discharge
Medication Administration
Teaching
Telemetry
Newborn care
Direct Patient Care
Acute and Chronic Pain
Compassionate and Caring
EPIC, Cerner, and Medhost EMR
Certification
RN, NLC Compact License, MS, Expires 12/30/2022
PALS, American Red Cross, Expires: 05/31/2023
BLS, American Red Cross, Expires: 05/31/2023
ACLS, American Red Cross, Expires: 05/31/2023
NRP, American Academy of Pediatrics, Expires: 09/30/2022
References
Lauren Ellis, RN Merit Health River Region, Vicksburg, MS T: (601) 831-3655
Ashley Hearn, RN Merit Health River Region, Vicksburg, MS T: (601) 218-2158
Jerrica Johnson, RN Parkland Health Center, Farmington, MO T: (601) 755-2270 E: jerricaj443@gmail.com