Lauretta Barker
BSN, RN
Southaven,MS
Summary
Competent and caring registered nurse offering 6+ years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
Olive Branch, MS
06.2021 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Methodist North Hospital
Memphis, TN
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University
Jackson, TN12-2017
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
Accomplishments
- 2023 Nursing Star Award for Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
- Charge nurse on Med Surg Unit at Methodist North Hospital
- Unit Practice Council Secretary at Methodist olive Branch Hospital
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Methodist North Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University