Presley Gilley
Oakdale,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history as a Licensed Practical Nurse in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Rapides Women’s And Children’s Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 12.2019
- Maintain care for six patients
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterization
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Delivered nursing care before and after operations
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Educated clients, patients and caregiver on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Christus Health
08.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Women's Float Pool (L&D, NICU, PEDI)
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Alexandria, Louisiana12.2019
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria
Alexandria, LA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth, LA05.2012
Skills
- OR Circulator
- Patient assessments
- IV therapy
- Medication administration- PO, NG, PEG
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Basic Life Support- BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- ACLS
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program- NRP
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- PALS
Affiliations
- Member, Student Nursing Association, 2018 to Current
- 2018 Louisiana Heart Walk- Volunteer
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Registered Nurse in Louisiana
References
Misty Lipmann ASN,RN
(318)-481-2248
298 Hunters Road, Jonesville, LA 71343
deltamiss81@yahoo.com
Valorie James, Unit Secretary
(318)-792-5852
4609 Third Street, Alexandria, LA 71303
moniquejames95@yahoo.com
Misty Henson ASN,RN
(318)-306-9449
139 Union Hill Church Road, Glenmora, LA 71433
mistyhenson13@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Christus Health
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Rapides Women’s And Children’s Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth High School
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