Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Mia Watkins

Florence,AL

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening. Nurse that has experience with bedside nursing and working from home to do job exceptionally and entirely.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (Hybrid)

Cypress Cove Center
Muscle Shoals, AL
11.2023 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Collected data and information needed to complete assessments at home.
  • Call families to check on and monitor patients remotely after they have been discharged.
  • Effectively communicate with staff about the needs of each patient and formulate plans on how to complete tasks in a timely manner

Travel Nurse Recruiter (remote)

Your Way Staffing LLC
Milledgeville, GA
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Created job offers based on candidate qualifications and negotiated terms of employment with successful applicants.
  • Screened resumes, conducted phone interviews and in-person interviews with prospective candidates.
  • Organized training sessions for newly hired Travel Nurses regarding the company's policies and procedures.
  • Ensured that all necessary documents were collected from new recruits before they began their assignments.
  • Scheduled regular check-ins with existing Travel Nurses to address any concerns or complaints about their assignments.
  • Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
  • Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.

Registered Nurse

North Alabama Medical Center
Florence, AL
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Green Oaks Inn (assisted living)
Florence, AL
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the medical record charts.
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Call Center
Muscle Shoals, AL
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Handle patients prescription requests within HIPPA guidelines and enter refill orders for processing.
  • Handle third party rejects to resolve any issues with insurance by reviewing and gathering information
  • Provide exceptional customer service to each caller
  • Effective listening and communication skills

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL
05-2021

Skills

  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Data Collection
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Care Planning
  • Medical assessment
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient Care
  • Effective customer service
  • Punctuality
  • Efficient Microsoft Office user
  • Critical Thinking
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Documentation
  • Call Center Operations
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Medical terminology knowledge

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (Alabama Board of Nursing) 1-188410
  • BLS certificate

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Girls youth leader
  • Advocate against elderly abuse

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Hybrid)

Cypress Cove Center
11.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse Recruiter (remote)

Your Way Staffing LLC
10.2022 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

North Alabama Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Green Oaks Inn (assisted living)
06.2020 - 08.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Call Center
03.2018 - 05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northwest Shoals Community College
Mia Watkins