Linda Knight-Naylor
Jackson,MS
Summary
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Dominic's Hospital
Jackson, MS
07.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Castlewoods Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
Brandon, MS
05.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Byram, MS
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05-2025
Diploma/Certificate - Practical Nursing
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS06-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- ALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Dominic's Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Castlewoods Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Diploma/Certificate - Practical Nursing
Holmes Community College