Lawanna Beyer
Alachua,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with thirty-five years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Hematology/ Oncology specialty. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated professional RN with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Outpatient Infusion Room Charge Nurse
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
Gainesville , FL
2015.06 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Home Care Case Manager
Shands Home Care
Gainesville , FL
2002.10 - 2017.12
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Nurse Manager for an Outpatient Oncology Center
Community Cancer Center Of North Central Florida
Gainesville , FL
2005.05 - 2014.11
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Managing nine nurses and activities in outpatient oncology center by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.1987
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Time Management
- Nursing Assignments
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Judgment and Decision-Making
Certification
- Oncology Nurse Certification since 2007
- Scheduled for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quantity Examination July 29,2022
Timeline
RN Outpatient Infusion Room Charge Nurse
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
2015.06 - Current
Nurse Manager for an Outpatient Oncology Center
Community Cancer Center Of North Central Florida
2005.05 - 2014.11
Home Care Case Manager
Shands Home Care
2002.10 - 2017.12
Master of Science - Management And Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward Community College
- Oncology Nurse Certification since 2007
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