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Lakia Bright

Philadelphia

Summary

Emergency Room Nurse with 10 years of experience caring for patients in a high-pressured environment. Adept at implementing evidence based practices and safety protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Strong focus on teamwork, communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach for interacting with patients, families and caregivers. Eager to develop professional skills while also maintaining the highest standards of nursing care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Dept Registered Nurse

Jefferson Frankford Hospital
08.2015 - Current
  • Triaged incoming patients and determined acuity based on physical and neurological assessments.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, conscious sedation, central line placements, and lumbar punctures.
  • Performed and interpreted EKGs, monitored vitals signs including arterial blood pressures.
  • Evaluated laboratory results for critical values and strategic care planning.
  • Utilized critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Accessed implantable ports for blood draw and medication administration.
  • Established and managed peripheral IVs and Ultrasound guidance IVs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, IM, NGT/OGT.
  • Initiated blood transfusions and monitored for adverse reactions.
  • Provided emotional support and educated patients and their families on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, discharge planning, condition management, and outpatient resources.
  • Utilized Electronic Health Records (Epic) for patient chart documentation.
  • Performed wound care, debridement, and permacath dressing changes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
07-2015

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management

Howard University
Washington, DC
05-2008

Skills

  • Emergency patient care
  • Trauma nursing
  • Triage and assessment
  • Patient advocacy
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Rapid decision-making

Accomplishments

  • Registered Nurse- PA State License - (Issued 08/2015)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - (Updated 07/2024)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- (Updated 09/2024)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)- (Updated 09/2024)
  • Stroke Certification- (Updated 05/20205)
  • FBI Fingerprint Clearance- (Updated 02/2025)
  • Child Abuse Clearance- (Updated 03/2024)
  • PATCH Pennsylvania State Police Clearance- (Updated 02/2024)

Timeline

Emergency Dept Registered Nurse

Jefferson Frankford Hospital
08.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management

Howard University

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