Gladys Juanita Radford
Indianola,MS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience of 20 plus years of Emergency Room experience from emergency accces hosiptal to Level one trauma center . 16 years of Charge Nurse experience providing high quality care of both trauma and medical emergencies. Prviding strong leadership skills being an advocate for staff ,patients and families as well .skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and strong clinical judgment. Committed to fostering a supportive environment while implementing infection control measures to ensure safety and quality care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
Greenville, MS
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing individual needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care strategies.
- Conducted health assessments, documenting findings in electronic health records accurately.
Registered Nurse
Hermann Memorial Hospital Via Ornn Travel Agency
Houston, TX
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported implementation of infection control protocols to enhance patient safety.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in training sessions to learn clinical procedures and best practices.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support during treatment processes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Oschner Hospital Gretna Travel Assignment Via Ornn
Gretna, LA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to physicians promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health management.
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Medical Center
Greenwood, MS
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Via TNCc Travel Agency
Dyersburg, TN
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new nursing staff, promoting knowledge sharing and team cohesion.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes in clinical settings.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate treatment effectiveness, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal recovery.
Registered Nurse
Oshner Medical Center Metairie Travel Assignment Via Ornn
Metairie, LA
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Oschner Hospital Metairie Travel Assignment Via Ornn
Metairie, LA
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center Via Ornn
Memphis, TN
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare Germantown Travel Via Nusing Soluions
Germantown, TN
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Center Travel Via ORNN
Memphis, TN
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Travel Assignment Via ORNn
Memphis, TN
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to physicians promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health management.
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new nursing staff, promoting knowledge sharing and team cohesion.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes in clinical settings.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate treatment effectiveness, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center Germantown Travel Assignment Via ORNn
Germantown, TN
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Medical Center Ed
Greenwood, MS
03.2002 - 04.2013
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Medical Center Labor and Delivery Travel Assigment
Greenwood, MS
03.2001 - 03.2002
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing Science
Regents College University of New York
Albany, NY07.1995
Licensed Practical Nurse - Allied Health Practical Nurse Education
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS07.1991
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Patient management
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Patient evaluation
Telemetry monitoring
Family education
Licensed RN
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Taking vitals
Critical care
Collecting vitals
Nursing staff leadership
Medication distribution
Tracheostomy care
Precepting
Patient discharge
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
EMR systems
Performing ekgs
Complex Problem-solving
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Intake and discharge
Emergency response
Maintaining privacy
Relationship building
Diabetes management
Chart updating
Insulin medication assistance
EMR / EHR
High level of autonomy
Procedure preparations
Chronic disease management
Medical assessment
ADL assistance
Staff supervision
Personal care needs
Patient relations
Chest pain management
Emergency procedures
Treatment Planning
Emotional awareness
Data collection
HIPAA education
Emergency care
Emotional intelligence
Health screening
Cardiac care
Acute care expertise
Medical recordkeeping
Oxygen saturation standards
Removing sutures
Managing deadlines
Mental health nursing
Family advocacy
Seizure management
Medical evaluation
Software use
Call triaging
Supply restocking
Evaluations
Setting up referrals
Certification
Trauma Nursing Critical care
Basic Life Support expires 2/27
Advanced Cardiac Life Support expires 02/27
Pediatric Advanced Life Support expies 02/27
Registered Nurse License expires 12/26
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Hermann Memorial Hospital Via Ornn Travel Agency
04.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Oschner Hospital Gretna Travel Assignment Via Ornn
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Medical Center
09.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Via TNCc Travel Agency
12.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Oshner Medical Center Metairie Travel Assignment Via Ornn
05.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Oschner Hospital Metairie Travel Assignment Via Ornn
02.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center Via Ornn
08.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare Germantown Travel Via Nusing Soluions
03.2016 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Medical Center Travel Via ORNN
02.2015 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Travel Assignment Via ORNn
09.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center Germantown Travel Assignment Via ORNn
05.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Medical Center Ed
03.2002 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Leflore Medical Center Labor and Delivery Travel Assigment
03.2001 - 03.2002
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing Science
Regents College University of New York
Licensed Practical Nurse - Allied Health Practical Nurse Education
Mississippi Delta Community College