Kadavia Truitt
Little Rock,US
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Natural State Recovery
North Little Rock, AR
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust that facilitated open communication and successful treatment outcomes.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
Home Health Registered Nurse (PRN)
Townsend Health Care
Mountain View, AR
12.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital discharge to home-based care by coordinating necessary resources and support systems.
Registered Nurse
The Haven Detox
Little Rock, AR
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct and individualized nursing care to assigned group of patients based on proven principles, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Responded to the needs of the patients in detoxification, addressed symptoms of withdrawal and implemented proper protocols.
- Communicated with physicians about patient's status and needs.
- Therapeutically blocks AMAs, and lead therapeutic groups.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
Registered Nurse
Acadia Healthcare
Conway, AR
01.2025 - 05.2025
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust that facilitated open communication and successful treatment outcomes.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the psychiatric unit, enhancing overall patient care standards.
- Demonstrated strong crisis management skills by effectively deescalating volatile situations involving agitated patients.
- Decreased the risk of patient self-harm through continuous monitoring and creating a safe environment.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
RN Corrections Charge Nurse
Alliance Medical Staffing
Gould,AR
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
The Lakes at Maumelle
Maumelle, AR
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies.
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the unit's processes and systems.
- Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lakes at Maumelle
Maumelle, AR
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and aided with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help improve treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented correct and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Offered immediate aid in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Monitored patient conditions throughout shift; reported any changes in condition promptly to medical staff.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dewitt Crest Park
Dewitt, AR
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help improve treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
CNA
PCDC
Helena, AR
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Determined specific needs and provided most proper level of services for patient well-being.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility.
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment within the home setting at all times.
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to PCA duties and responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baptist Health College
Little Rock, AR12-2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Phillips Community College
Helena, AR12-2020
High School Diploma -
Marvell-Elaine High School
Marvell, AR05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Professional bedside manner
- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Outpatient mental health services
- Crisis intervention
- Discharge planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Natural State Recovery
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Acadia Healthcare
01.2025 - 05.2025
Home Health Registered Nurse (PRN)
Townsend Health Care
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Haven Detox
10.2023 - Current
RN Corrections Charge Nurse
Alliance Medical Staffing
12.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
The Lakes at Maumelle
12.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lakes at Maumelle
01.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dewitt Crest Park
12.2020 - 12.2021
CNA
PCDC
09.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Baptist Health College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Practical Nursing
Phillips Community College
High School Diploma -
Marvell-Elaine High School