Aimee Pousson
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse,
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick
02.2022 - Current
- Behavioral Health Unit Full-time
- Float pool (prior)
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Staff Nurse on an elective orthopedic surgical unit
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Staff nurse on an acute care/elective orthopedic surgical unit
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Staff nurse on an acute care/elective orthopedic surgical unit
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
10.2010 - 09.2016
- Staff RN on acute care telemetry unit
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
11.2000 - 08.2010
- Staff RN on multiple units, including telemetry, ICU, psych and medical-surgical
Intake Coordinator
Terrebonne Detox Unit
11.1999 - 11.2000
- Admitted and discharged patients
- Assisted with group therapy
Registered Nurse
Peltier Lawless Developmental Center
08.1995 - 10.1997
- Charge Nurse at a long-term medical facility for children/adults with developmental disablilities
Registered Nurse
Ascension Hospital
12.1993 - 01.1995
- Staff RN on acute care/long-term care medical/surgical unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12-1993
Skills
- Clinical Assessment & Monitoring
- Crisis Intervention & Stabilization
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Education
Additional Information
RN LA license # 076909
RN FL license # 9443624
BLS certified
CPI certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse,
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
08.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
03.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
10.2010 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
11.2000 - 08.2010
Intake Coordinator
Terrebonne Detox Unit
11.1999 - 11.2000
Registered Nurse
Peltier Lawless Developmental Center
08.1995 - 10.1997
Registered Nurse
Ascension Hospital
12.1993 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University