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Kiara Doucet

Ville Platte,LA

Summary

New grad registered nurse that is looking to further my skills & experiences. I have always had the passion for helping & taking care of people. BLS, PALS, & NRP certifications. My goal is to seek & maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management & problem-solving skills. I plan on furthering my education to receive my Bachelor’s in Nursing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical-Surgical RN

Opelousas General Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, self-care techniques, and medications to promote informed decisionmaking.
  • Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lab values, and symptoms.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments on newly admitted patients to establish baseline data for ongoing care planning.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions by closely monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans accordingly.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse, LTAC

Riverside Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
  • Evaluated patients'' responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' progress, treatments, and medications.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing long-term acute care services for patients.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by performing comprehensive assessments and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Promoted a healing environment by implementing evidence-based infection control measures and wound care techniques.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on medical equipment to ensure proper functioning during critical situations.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patients'' vital signs closely, identifying potential complications in a timely manner.

NICU RN

Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
  • Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
  • Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
  • Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
  • Achieved positive patient outcomes, by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments accordingly.
  • Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing the overall care provided within the NICU setting.
  • Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Direct Service Worker

Support Healthcare Systems Inc
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Promoted independence among clients through teaching life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Enhanced client safety by diligently monitoring their well-being and reporting any concerns to supervisors.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Transport client to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Nurse Extern

CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
  • Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
  • Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
  • Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Ville Platte High School
Ville Platte, LA
05.2016

Skills

  • Central Line Management
  • Pre-and Post-Operative Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Isolation precautions
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Urinary Catheterization
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention
  • Enteral Feeding
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Wound Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Time Management
  • Arterial Sticks
  • Perform EKGs
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • NG/OG Insertion
  • Patient Assessments
  • IV Drug Therapy Management

Timeline

Medical-Surgical RN

Opelousas General Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, LTAC

Riverside Hospital
02.2024 - Current

NICU RN

Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024

Nurse Extern

CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023

Direct Service Worker

Support Healthcare Systems Inc
01.2021 - 06.2023

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Louisiana State University At Alexandria

High School Diploma -

Ville Platte High School

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