Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Core Clinical Competencies
Timeline
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Iesha Palmer

Denham Springs,LA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of nursing experience in diverse healthcare environments. Proven track record of leading interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and safety standards. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and staff development, driving quality care in fast-paced settings.

Overview

1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse – Medical/Telemetry Unit

Ochsner Medical Center
Kenner, USA
01.2025 - 05.2026

Clinical Instructor

Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, USA
04.2024 - 12.2024

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical/Telemetry Unit

North Oaks Medical Center
Hammond, USA
08.2023 - 03.2024

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Lafayette, USA
12.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse (Per Diem/PRN)

Gifted Healthcare
Metairie, USA
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided nursing care on a flexible, per diem schedule during travel contracts.

Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, USA
12.2019 - 05.2022

Charge Registered Nurse (PRN)

Sage Specialty Hospital
Baton Rouge, USA
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Performed concurrent PRN role alongside full-time position at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, providing flexible nursing care as needed.

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, USA
12.2020 - 03.2021

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit

Terrebonne General Medical Center
Houma, USA
09.2020 - 10.2020

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical/Telemetry Unit

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
Brooklyn, USA
05.2020 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Extended Care Hospital
New Orleans, USA
07.2019 - 12.2019

LPN Instructor

Healthcare Training Institute
Kenner, USA
12.2018 - 12.2019

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical & Telemetry Units

Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, USA
11.2016 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, USA
11.2015 - 08.2016

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
07-2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12-2014

Skills

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Telemetry Monitoring & EKG Interpretation
  • Patient Assessment & Care Planning
  • IV Therapy & Medication Administration
  • PICC Line Management
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Patient Admissions & Discharge Planning
  • Chest Tube Management
  • Glucose Monitoring
  • Blood Draws & Specimen Collection
  • Immunizations & Vaccinations
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Charge Nurse Leadership

Affiliations

  • Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners (LANP)
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (FNP-C)
  • Registered Nurse License – Louisiana Compact License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Accomplishments

  • Delivered high-quality patient care exceeding organizational standards.
  • Served as a patient advocate through education, counseling, and treatment support.
  • Supervised and mentored nursing teams of up to 12 staff members.
  • Demonstrated expertise in acute care, telemetry monitoring, and complex patient management.

Core Clinical Competencies

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Telemetry Monitoring & EKG Interpretation
  • Patient Assessment & Care Planning
  • IV Therapy & Medication Administration
  • PICC Line Management
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Patient Admissions & Discharge Planning
  • Chest Tube Management
  • Glucose Monitoring
  • Blood Draws & Specimen Collection
  • Immunizations & Vaccinations
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Charge Nurse Leadership

Timeline

Registered Nurse – Medical/Telemetry Unit

Ochsner Medical Center
01.2025 - 05.2026

Clinical Instructor

Baton Rouge Community College
04.2024 - 12.2024

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical/Telemetry Unit

North Oaks Medical Center
08.2023 - 03.2024

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse (Per Diem/PRN)

Gifted Healthcare
06.2022 - 11.2022

Charge Registered Nurse (PRN)

Sage Specialty Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2021

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit

Terrebonne General Medical Center
09.2020 - 10.2020

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical/Telemetry Unit

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
05.2020 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse – Telemetry Unit

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Extended Care Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2019

LPN Instructor

Healthcare Training Institute
12.2018 - 12.2019

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical & Telemetry Units

Ochsner Medical Center
11.2016 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
11.2015 - 08.2016

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Southern University and A&M College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Southern University and A&M College
Iesha Palmer