Kenneth Dickson
Covington,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with five years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in multiple environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Behavioral Health
Hospital Corporation Of America, HCA
Covington , LA
2021.03 - Current
- Conducted client rounds every 15 min to check on residents.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Float Nurse to Med Surgical and Step Down Care Unit(s).
Cardiology Nurse PRN
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell , La.
2021.07 - 2023.01
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to five patients daily.
- Administered medications to five patients and monitored response to medications
- Cared for patients in twenty four-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Set up bedside cardio-version kits for physicians.
- Applied dobutamine drip while monitoring systolic pressure.
Medically Complex Unit
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas , TX
2020.12 - 2021.02
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas , Texas
2020.07 - 2020.11
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Med Surgical Nurse
Hospital Corporation Of America, HCA
Covington , Louisiana
2018.06 - 2020.07
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
TCCD
Fort Worth, TX05.2016
Skills
- Patient Check-In
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Acute Care Expertise
- Infection Control Measures
- Medication Administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Trauma recovery
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic disease management
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Mental Disability Management
- Medication Management
- Progress Evaluation
- Patient Relationships
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Intravenous therapy
- Preventive health
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- ACLS and BLS Training
Timeline
Cardiology Nurse PRN
Slidell Memorial Hospital
2021.07 - 2023.01
Registered Nurse Behavioral Health
Hospital Corporation Of America, HCA
2021.03 - Current
Medically Complex Unit
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
2020.12 - 2021.02
Trauma Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
2020.07 - 2020.11
Med Surgical Nurse
Hospital Corporation Of America, HCA
2018.06 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Arts - Nursing
TCCD
- ACLS and BLS Training
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