Lociana Duckette

• 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.
• Managed 40 nurses and nursing activities in 33-bed ER 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.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
• Worked at least 12 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
• Worked within areas of deal review process improvement, revenue system implementation, project management and quality control.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care

Float Pool Nurse- Charge Nurse

• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Charge Nurse

• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Charge Nurse
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
• Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
• Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes using AIDET technique.
• Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
• Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
• Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

• Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
• Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
• Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
• Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
• Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of RN.
• Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results

• Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
• Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
• Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
• Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
• Collected, evaluated and set up both sterile and non-sterile surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.

• Provided leadership, delegation and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
• Administered medical care for range of conditions and basic health concerns.
• Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
• Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
• Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
• Coordinated and executed transport of sick and injured patients.
• Transported sick and injured and conducted preliminary physical examinations.
• Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
• Implemented emergency airway management and heart monitoring at scenes and during transport.