Elexis Harris
Katy
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
07.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Skillfully performed IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Delray Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Northlake Recovery
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Clinical Rotation
Southeastern College
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Southeastern College
West Palm Beach, FL08.2021
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- IV Administration
- Nursing Process
- Critical care
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Delray Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Northlake Recovery
04.2022 - 10.2022
Clinical Rotation
Southeastern College
08.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Southeastern College
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