Lakeria Rhodes BSN, RN
Crandall,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with the ability to remain calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Registered Nurse
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
10.2020 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
PreOp Registered Nurse
North Texas Surgery Center
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Working with patients prior to surgery to complete paperwork, and help answer questions or calm fears about surgery.
- Monitoring patient's condition before, during and after surgery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse Level 4, NICU
Medical City Dallas Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 243-bed neonatal ICU unit
- Provided Pre-op/Post Op Care to patients
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Baptist Health Medical Center
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Cared for patients in thirty-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR05.2019
Skills
- Ventilator Management(CPAP, Nasal Cannula, Oscillator)
- Daily Weights and Measurements
- Advanced Initial Intravenous Therapy(Pediatrics, Adults)
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medical Screening
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS
- Cardiac S.T.A.B.L.E
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified
- Certified Vision Screener
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
PreOp Registered Nurse
North Texas Surgery Center
12.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Level 4, NICU
Medical City Dallas Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
School Registered Nurse
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care
Baptist Health Medical Center
12.2019 - 10.2020
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
CHI St. Vincent
07.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff