Ebony Sias
New Iberia,LA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiology Clinic Nurse
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
New Iberia, LA
10.2021 - Current
- Employee Engagement Committee
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis
- Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions
- Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines
Assistant Clinical Coordinator
Hospice of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated aspects of patient care by cultivating, overseeing and managing a team
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing and correcting staff performance
Nurse, Internal Medicine
University Hospital and Clinics
Lafayette, LA
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Provided long-term, comprehensive medical care for patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maison de Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Saint Martinville, LA
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises
- Verified patients' identities at pickup to prevent sale of wrong medications
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments
- Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs
- Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over250 prescriptions daily
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
New Iberia, LA
08.2009 - 09.2013
- Established and updated patient profiles, medications and insurance details
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments
- Supervised inventory levels to maintain adequate supply of medications and medical supplies
- Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests
- Educated patients on prescription instructions and answered questions regarding drug side effects
- Prepared pricing and instruction labels for placement on prescriptions
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA05.2025
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA12.2016
High School Diploma -
St. Martinville Senior High School
Saint Martinville, LA05.2007
Skills
- Nursing care
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Care planning
- Medical terminology
- Immunization administration
- Compassionate communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
Timeline
Cardiology Clinic Nurse
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Clinical Coordinator
Hospice of Acadiana
03.2021 - 10.2021
Nurse, Internal Medicine
University Hospital and Clinics
11.2017 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maison de Lafayette
03.2017 - 04.2018
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
02.2015 - 03.2017
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
08.2009 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Martinville Senior High School
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