Lea-Newton Clitus
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse bringing five years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Telemetry Registered Nurse
The Hospital Of Providence
El Paso, TX
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
RN Supervisor
Signature HealthCARE
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
04.2019 - Current
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Field Care Manager RN
Humana
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
RN Staff Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
Stuart, FL
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Providing in-home care for geriatric and pediatrics with disabilities that have tracheostomies, G-tube, and on ventilator based on care plan outlined by their physician.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Techni-Pro Institute
Boca Raton, FL12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2021
Skills
- Patient management
- Patient privacy
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute Care
- Professional bedside manner
- Direct patient care
- Fluent in Creole
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Organizational Skills
- EMR (Cerner)
Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse
The Hospital Of Providence
08.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Jupiter Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
RN Supervisor
Signature HealthCARE
03.2019 - 08.2020
Field Care Manager RN
Humana
12.2018 - 01.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
01.2017 - 12.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Science
Techni-Pro Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
The University of Texas At Arlington