Hi, I’m
Keishia Deverney
Registered Nurse
Gretna,LA
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 customer service.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ochsner Medical CenterNew Orleans, LA
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
10.2015 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Correct Care Solutions Orleans Parish Sheriff OffiNew Orleans, LA
Correctional Nurse Manager
01.2013 - 08.2017
Job overview
- 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.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
West Jeff Medical Center Marrero, LA
Charge Registered Nurse
11.2005 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Kaiser PermanenteOakland, CA
Per-Diem Travel Assignment Med-Surg
01.2005 - 09.2005
Job overview
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Touro Infirmary HospitalNew Orleans, LA
Per-Diem Charge Nurse/Med-Surg
02.2003 - 09.2005
Job overview
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Charity Hospital In New OrleanNew Orleans, LA
Per Diem Mental Health Registered Nurse
02.1999 - 04.2002
Job overview
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
Charity HospitalNew Orleans, LA
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
02.1997 - 06.2003
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Charity-Delgado School Of Nursing New Orleans, LA
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.1989 - 12.1996
Skills
Preventive health
Medication distribution
Physical assessments
[Software] use Epic Software
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Direct Patient Care
Chronic disease management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2023
Correctional Nurse Manager
Correct Care Solutions Orleans Parish Sheriff Offi
01.2013 - 08.2017
Charge Registered Nurse
West Jeff Medical Center
11.2005 - 04.2015
Per-Diem Travel Assignment Med-Surg
Kaiser Permanente
01.2005 - 09.2005
Per-Diem Charge Nurse/Med-Surg
Touro Infirmary Hospital
02.2003 - 09.2005
Per Diem Mental Health Registered Nurse
Charity Hospital In New Orlean
02.1999 - 04.2002
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Charity Hospital
02.1997 - 06.2003
Charity-Delgado School Of Nursing
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.1989 - 12.1996