Essance Walker
Richmond,VA
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the medical field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Poplar Springs Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Administer comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health status.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment interventions based on clinical observations.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Lead crisis intervention strategies to manage acute psychiatric episodes effectively.
- Train and mentor junior nursing staff on best practices in psychiatric care delivery.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Registered Nurse Supervisor /LPN Charge Nurse
Laurels Of Willow Creek
Midlothian, VA
04.2014 - 09.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations, and discharge support.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular injections and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
Traveling COVID-19 Registered Nurse
Care National/ CVS Health
Richmond, VA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Work with a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to conduct activities related to administering COVID-19 vaccines.
- Administered the COVID-19 vaccination to eligible candidates.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers after the administration of the vaccine.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Richmond, VA
11.2011 - 03.2014
- Provides remarkable customer service.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Promptly answer customer calls.
- Ability to operate a cash register.
- Follow proper procedure for handling claims.
- Be knowledgeable about all sections of the store and products within each department.
- Ensure that merchandise is properly labeled and priced.
- Replenish stock from the warehouse.
- Promptly clean all spills.
- Keep the floor clear of objects.
- Follow all safety and emergency rules and regulations.
- Ensure that all displays are secured properly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Glen Allen, VA05.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Glen Allen, VA09.2011
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Delegation and Motivation
- Student Precepting
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Wound Care
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Long-term care
- Mental health evaluation
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Active listening
- Electronic health records
- Suicide prevention
- Care team collaboration
- Group therapy facilitation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- First aid
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Poplar Springs Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Traveling COVID-19 Registered Nurse
Care National/ CVS Health
01.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor /LPN Charge Nurse
Laurels Of Willow Creek
04.2014 - 09.2021
Sales Associate
Walmart
11.2011 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
ECPI University