Javia Harris
Powhatan,VA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong passion for providing high-quality patient care. Skilled in utilizing clinical expertise, effective communication, and family-centered care to improve patient outcomes. Experienced in offering comprehensive care in outpatient settings, building trusting relationships with diverse patient populations, and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to enhance overall patient well-being. Dedicated to continuous improvement and delivering compassionate care to those in need.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Johnston Willis
01.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care in a fast-paced post-surgical department, managing an average of 4-6 patients per shift with a focus on pain management and post-surgical patient education
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate dosages and monitoring for adverse reactions
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, including vital signs, lab results, and medical histories, to inform clinical decision-making
- Post-Chemotherapy monitoring
- Educated patients and families on disease management, post-operative care, and health promotion strategies, leading to an increase in patient adherence to treatment plans
- 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.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate degree - nursing (ADN)
Brightpoint CC
Chester, VA12.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Blood transfusions
- Port care
- Effective Communication
- Patient assessment
- Shift charge nurse
- Fluid and electrolyte infusions
- Post-chemotherapy monitoring
- Postoperative monitoring
- Patient charting
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Collecting vitals
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Chest pain management
- HIPAA education
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric nursing
- Mobility assistance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Seizure management
Certification
- BLS (basic life support)
- Registered Nurse01/2024-current
Award Nominee
Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Johnston Willis
01.2024 - Current
Associate degree - nursing (ADN)
Brightpoint CC