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KADIJA GARNER

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

A big believes in teamwork and loves to help others. Skilled contract nurse with a strong foundation in patient monitoring, medication administration, and care plan development. Proven ability to communicate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Nurse

AYA/LCMC
New Orleans, LA
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Assisted in wound care, dressing changes, and infection control practices.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.

Contract Nurse

Ochsner Health
Gernta, La
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Manage patient care by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, following and/or creating plans of care specific to a patient's need and educating patients and family on conditions and medications
  • Work with the healthcare team and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to optimize treatment planning, care delivery and improve patient outcomes
  • Float to units with staffing shortage

Contract Nurse

MSSI
Marshfield, WI
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Float pool nurse for med-surg, tele med-surg, orthopedic, and oncology.
  • Adapting quickly to new patient loads while working in 4-hour shift increments.
  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
  • Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to the healthcare team promptly.
  • Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.

Contract Nurse

Snapnurse
Houma, La
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Manage patient care by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, following and/or creating plans of care specific to a patient's need and educating patients and family on conditions and medications
  • Maintain stringent hygiene of unit with disinfection
  • Work with the healthcare team and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to optimize treatment planning, care delivery and improve patient outcomes

Staff Nurse

Tulane Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Manage patient care by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, following and/or creating plans of care specific to a patient's need and educating patients and family on conditions and medications
  • Maintain stringent hygiene of unit with disinfection
  • Work with the healthcare team and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to optimize treatment planning, care delivery and improve patient outcomes

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA
05.2019

Skills

  • Telemetry
  • Wound care management
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability
  • Teaching
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Telemetry interpretation

Websites

Certification

BSL

ACLS

Timeline

Contract Nurse

AYA/LCMC
01.2025 - 04.2025

Contract Nurse

Ochsner Health
08.2023 - 06.2024

Contract Nurse

MSSI
06.2022 - 08.2022

Contract Nurse

Snapnurse
01.2022 - 03.2022

Staff Nurse

Tulane Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2021

Associate Degree - Nursing

Delgado Charity School of Nursing

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