Makayla Anderson-Woodard
Ewing,VA
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. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Travel
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
RN- Home Health
Maxim Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
RN - Telemetry
Glenwood Regional Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives such as root cause analyses, evidence-based practice implementation, and policy development to enhance overall patient care delivery within the telemetry unit.
- Reduced readmission rates by implementing appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care coordination for patients with cardiac conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans for each telemetry patient.
- Collaborated closely with case managers for seamless transitions from acute hospitalization to post-acute settings such as home health or skilled nursing facilities.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously verifying physician orders, dosages, interactions, and potential side effects before administration.
- Assisted in emergency situations by administering life-saving interventions such as CPR and defibrillation when necessary.
- Improved hospital efficiency by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
- Ensured efficient patient flow by effectively managing assignments, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities among nursing team members.
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse patient populations, considering cultural differences while addressing their unique needs and concerns.
- Contributed to a safer hospital environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Streamlined nursing processes through proficient use of electronic health record systems for documentation and communication purposes.
- Fostered a supportive work environment by mentoring new telemetry nurses and providing guidance during their orientation process.
- Supported critical decision-making by participating in daily rounds with physicians, discussing patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lee High School
Jonesville, VA05.2017
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Research utilization
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Care Plan Development
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- HIPAA Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Cardiac Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Telemetry monitoring
- Managing deadlines
- Lab result interpretation
- Treatment Planning
- Preventive health
- Medical Records Management
Timeline
RN- Home Health
Maxim Healthcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
RN - Travel
Aya Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
RN - Telemetry
Glenwood Regional Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
High School Diploma -
Lee High School