Je'na Givens
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented registered nurse with critical care experience. Strong organizational skills, and abilities to prioritize multiple responsibilities. Willing to learn and communicate collaboratively with other professionals to ensure patient safety and improved health outcomes. Eager to learn and expound on current clinical capabilities that align to nursing standards of care, evidence-based practice, and quality service of healthcare.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Intermediate Care
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in field of nursing.
Psych/Mental Health Nurse
City of Las Vegas Corrections Nursing (Naphcare)
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Conduct inmate mental health assessments
- Initiate safety precautions for suicide prevention, isolation protocols, and substance withdrawal
- Monitor inmate mental health status, crisis interventions, and psych release protocols
- Evaluate inmate care plans and provide community resources upon discharge for continued treatment.
Teacher/Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, Legacy High School
08.2014 - 03.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives in chemistry and algebra 1
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Nutritionist
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada WIC Henderson
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for nutrition counseling, high risk intervention plans, and coordinated specialized participant care packages
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating recommendations towards wellness and disease prevention
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for high risk reports, state evaluations, and participant intervention analysis.
Chemistry Teacher
Democracy Prep High School
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Instructed general education and honor students in basic principles of chemistry
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Attended weekly professional development training to maximize learning outcomes of students
- Offered free tutoring and academic intervention after school.
Chemistry/Algebra 1 Teacher
Quest Academy
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Diversified teaching techniques and resources to help students with varied learning modalities
- Kept classroom environment consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Graduate Assistant
Tuskegee University
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Nutrition Department Grant: (Young Adults Eating and Active for Health); collected anthropometrics for analysis of individual subjects living in Alabama black belt region, receiving nutrition counseling to reduce health disparities and disease comorbidities
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
Student Biomedical Intern
National Institute of Health
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Participated in pharmacological immunology research; cultured primary CD4+ T cells using mitochondrial cellular respiration measurements with seahorse bioscience software
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Education
RN License: 867301 -
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NVBachelor of Science: Biology & Food Nutrition Science -
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL12.2013
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Application of Evidence-Based Practice
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Thinking
- Therapeutic Communication
- Team Leader
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
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ALS: s504qa5i820gikuujvvrgzxz
Timeline
RN Intermediate Care
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Psych/Mental Health Nurse
City of Las Vegas Corrections Nursing (Naphcare)
04.2023 - 08.2023
Nutritionist
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada WIC Henderson
01.2020 - 07.2021
Chemistry Teacher
Democracy Prep High School
07.2017 - 01.2018
Chemistry/Algebra 1 Teacher
Quest Academy
10.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher/Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, Legacy High School
08.2014 - 03.2023
Student Biomedical Intern
National Institute of Health
05.2012 - 08.2012
Graduate Assistant
Tuskegee University
01.2011 - 01.2013
RN License: 867301 -
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science: Biology & Food Nutrition Science -
Tuskegee University