Makeda Dennis
Summary
Compassionate patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking, critical thinking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Acute and Chronic Care specialty. Works well with other members of healthcare teams. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Critical Illness Recovery)
Select Medical Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, (Neuro/Surgical/Trauma ICU)
Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Assisted MDs with bedside procedures both emergent and scheduled.
- Oversee 10-12 RN's, while assuring safe operation of unit, delegation of tasks, and crisis intervention as Relief Charge Nurse.
- Lead and participated on Rapid Response, Stroke Alert, and Code Blue Response Teams.
- Preceptor for New Graduates and New Hires
- Code Blue Quality Committee Member
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wuesthoff Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Performed Relief Charge Nurse duties.
Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
Wuesthoff Hospital
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently assessing, diagnosing, and formulating comprehensive care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Performed Relief Charge Nurse Duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL05.2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL05.2004
Skills
- Patient Management
- Trauma Recovery
- Precepting
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care Expertise
- Medication and IV Administration
Accomplishments
- Excellence Award Recipient 2018- Catheter Associated-UTI (CAUTI)/Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection. (CLABSI) Prevention
- Daisy Award Recipient 2019
Certification
Trauma Nursing Core Course- TNCC (Emergency Nurses Association) 2020
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-ACLS (American Heart Association) 7/2022
Basic Life Support-BLS (American Heart Association) 6/2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Critical Illness Recovery)
Select Medical Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, (Neuro/Surgical/Trauma ICU)
Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wuesthoff Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
Wuesthoff Hospital
09.2009 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Brevard Community College
Trauma Nursing Core Course- TNCC (Emergency Nurses Association) 2020
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-ACLS (American Heart Association) 7/2022
Basic Life Support-BLS (American Heart Association) 6/2022
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