IKIEEL GIBBONS
Bartow,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Critical Solutions Staffing
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Contract
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Jefferson Hospital-Agency
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
LPN Vaccinator
GEMA Sandersville (Contract)
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, and PAPR.
- Documented patient care accurately and concisely in System.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
Psychiatric LPN
Lighthouse Nursing Agency
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Charge LPN
Heritage Inn of Sandersville
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
- Dressed, maintaining personal hygiene, moved in bed and standing and walking.
- Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision- making
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples
- Participated in Admissions and Discharges
- Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2021
Diploma - Nursing
Oconee fall line technical college
Louisville, Ga12.2016
Skills
- Antipsychotic Administration
- Lab Work
- Infection Control Procedures
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Rights
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Monitoring
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Mental Disability Management
- Patient Admission
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Intervention
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Education
- Psychiatric evaluation
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Critical Solutions Staffing
02.2023 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Contract
08.2022 - 12.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Jefferson Hospital-Agency
04.2022 - 08.2022
LPN Vaccinator
GEMA Sandersville (Contract)
03.2021 - 05.2021
Psychiatric LPN
Lighthouse Nursing Agency
03.2018 - 12.2020
Charge LPN
Heritage Inn of Sandersville
05.2017 - 06.2018
Associates - Nursing
Albany State University
Diploma - Nursing
Oconee fall line technical college
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