Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I went to Nursing School later on in life ( in my 30's) after my husband was injured on the job and could no longer work. I love nursing and can't seem to quit. I love being able to help people. I started out @ Baptist Medical Hospital in Ms. of 1999 on CCU Stepdown Unit.
I have worked as a floor nurse ( contract) at Whitfield for a year. I also do Dictation for the Psychiatrists, Started in Feb. 2020 after retiring from Fresenius. I have strong work ethics, I'm Honest and dependable. And i currently work there now.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract RN
Whitfield State Hospital
Brandon, Mississippi
06.2024 - Current
Acute Care Hemodialysis
Fresenius Medical Care And Dialysis
Jackson, MS
03.2004 - 01.2020
Provided direct patient care and nursing assessment to critically ill patients.
Plasmapheresis
CRRT pts.Treatments
Infusions
ICU experience with Critical care patients.
Evaluated patient responses to treatments, medications, and interventions; monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient condition.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Performed wound care management including debridement, dressing changes and IV therapy administration.
Instructed patients on disease process, treatment plans, medication administration protocols and self-care techniques.
Utilized critical thinking skills in the evaluation of complex clinical data to identify potential health problems or risks for further intervention.
Demonstrated empathy and compassion when interacting with patients and families during difficult times.
Developed individualized care plans based on assessment findings to meet specific needs of each patient.
Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing assessments, treatments, medications administered, progress notes and discharge instructions in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Facilitated effective communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across healthcare settings.
Provided education to family members regarding post-acute care needs and follow up appointments.
Administered intravenous medications according to established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions.
Responded rapidly to life-threatening situations by initiating appropriate interventions following established standards of practice.
Participated in code blue events providing advanced cardiac life support measures as needed.
Implemented infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission or spread of infectious diseases.
Assessed pain levels using various scales such as Visual Analog Scale, Numerical Rating Scale or Verbal Descriptor Scale.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
12-1998
Skills
Quality Improvement
Infectious disease control
Patient Management
Emergency Response
Chart updating
Wound Care
Critical Care
ADL Assistance
Chronic Disease Management
Medication and IV administration
Patient Assessment
Patient Counseling
Body mechanics knowledge
Long-Term Care
IV setup
IV drug therapy management
Collecting vitals
Professional Bedside Manner
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Flow sheet charting
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
HIPAA Education
Patient Care
Health and wellness expertise
Compassion and Empathy
Licensed RN
Vascular care understanding
Life-sustaining machines
Disease management programs
Tracheostomy Care
Procedure preparations
Medication Administration
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Acute and rehabilitative care
Affiliations
I'm a Christian and I teach Older Ladies Sunday School.
I'm a professional Seamstress with my own business.
I love to sing Harmony. I belong to a choir, at First Baptist Church of Mendenhall.