Jatera Evans
New Orleans,USA
Summary
Registered nurse with 10 years of experience providing high quality patient care, skilled in evaluating and treating patients of all age groups, and expertise in evidence-based practice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs
New Orleans, LA
04.2018 - Current
- Performs extensive clinical functions in a 24-bed surgical unit
- Closely monitors patients to detect condition changes
- Provided care to both acutely and chronically ill patients after general surgery
- Orients patients to examinations, tests, and treatments
- Clarifies procedures for patient understanding
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Executes comprehensive clinical duties within 38-bed definitive observation unit
- Handled postsurgical, procedural, and diagnostic recovery patient care effectively
- Managed emergency department patients needing short-term treatment
- Enhanced patient care quality in high-stress medical environments
- Managed dosing adjustments for several intravenous treatments
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, LA
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Achieved a cumulative performance of 95% in JCAHO survey accountability measures
- Executed diverse clinical tasks in a 40-bed Tele/Med-Surgical unit
- Evaluated developmental stages and conditions of patients
- Executed patient care aligned with established guidelines
- Provided educational guidance to patients and relatives
- Facilitated effective teamwork in managing patient needs
- Ensured compliance with strict safety protocols and quality criteria
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12.2014
Associate of Science - Biology
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA05.2012
Skills
- IV drug therapy Insulin drips
- Phlebotomy Cardiovascular Care
- EKG's /cardiac monitoring
- Charge Nurse
- Wound/Postoperative care
- Interpreting clinical information
- Chest tube procedures/Pacemakers
- Blood Transfusions
- TPN
- SDU protocols Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central/PICC Line care
- Quality Focused
- Emotional intelligence
- Active listening Service oriented
- Detail oriented
- Problem solver Interpersonal Leader
- Proficient with computer programs such as
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel, and
- Discharge coordination
- Appointment Scheduling
- PowerPoint
- Infectious disease control
Certification
- American Nurses Association, Active member
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
09.2018 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs
04.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
03.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Associate Degree - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Biology
Nunez Community College