Kametra Augustus
Texarkana
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oceans Healthcare
07.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician directives to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes to inform care adjustments promptly.
- Educated patients and families on discharge plans, fostering understanding of ongoing care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Maintain unit safety
- Calm patients down during severe emotional or behavioral outbursts.
- Prevent self harm and harm to others
- Draw ordered labs
Registered Nurse
Wellpath
07.2017 - Current
- Administer medications and ensure compliance with established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and document changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies.
- Educate patients on health management, enhancing understanding of care procedures.
- Complete sick calls
- Draw ordered labs
- Start IVs
- Respond to emergencies
Correctional Officer
Miller County Detention Center
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured adherence to facility regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks to maintain safety and order within the facility.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, utilizing crisis intervention techniques effectively.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and support staff to facilitate inmate transfers securely.
- Trained new officers on protocols, safety measures, and operational procedures.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported any suspicious activities or violations accurately.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.1999 - 01.2012
- Implemented improvements in daily operations that enhanced overall facility security measures.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with inmates to promote a rehabilitative environment.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Education
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Texarkana, AR01-2021
LPN - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Hope, AR05-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Triaging
- Sick calls
- Drawing blood
- Taking vital signs
- Precepting
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Geriatric nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oceans Healthcare
07.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wellpath
07.2017 - Current
Correctional Officer
Miller County Detention Center
07.2014 - 07.2016
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.1999 - 01.2012
LPN - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas