Eldena Walker
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Dedicated, motivated, experienced across the world, well-qualified RN offering proven skills in excellent patient care, (Daisy award recipient), strong clinical judgment, medication administration, and treatment implementation such as but not limited to Ultrasound-guided venous puncture and IV starts, skin suturing and removal, assisting in bedside chest tube, NG tube insertion and removal. Detail and time-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response that works well under pressure. Bringing in 20+ years of experience in the field, I work well in teams and independently, getting along with everyone.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
Green Bay, WI
06.2007 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Arusha Medical Center
Arusha, Tanzania
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure the effectiveness of interventions.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications.
- Reviewed lab test results.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing lacerations or removing skin lesions.
Surgical Assistant
St Vincents Hospital
Green Bay, WI
04.2002 - 06.2007
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
- Performed suturing techniques under the direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with a variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with the closure of incisions.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
- Assisted surgeons in a variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2022
Family Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Medical assessment
- Data Collection and Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Chart updating in EMR systems
- Nursing staff leadership and patient placement
- Patient Assessments
- Vascular care understanding
- Professional Bedside Manner
- OR experience in Vascular, Neuro, and General surgeries
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Ultrasound IV and venipuncture-certified
- Specialize in Cardiac Care including EKG interpretation and ACLS Certification
- Specialize in diabetes management
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award 2021
Certification
- ACLS Certified 2024
Affiliations
- Serve at my church whenever I can
- Love to travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Arusha Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Surgical Assistant
St Vincents Hospital
04.2002 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Family Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine
Western Governors University
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