Miranda Strayhorn
Jackson,TN
Summary
Dynamic RN with a proven track record at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in discharge planning and clinical judgment, contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2024 - 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.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN/LPN
AHC Union City
05.2023 - 12.2024
- 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.
RN, Medical-Surgical
West Tenneessee Healthcare Jackson General
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
LPN
Mcdowell Center for Children
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Home Health LPN
White and Associates
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Supported patients'' emotional wellbeing through active listening, empathy, and encouragement during times of stress or illness.
- Collaborated with case managers to recommend appropriate community resources for continued patient support after discharge from home health services.
Corrections Nurse
Women's Therapeutic Residential Center
08.2016 - 04.2022
- Offered compassionate care to all individuals regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, upholding ethical nursing standards at all times.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment by accurately triaging patients and escalating concerns to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making processes when evaluating new treatment options or modifying existing plans.
- Provided ongoing support for chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, monitoring progress and adjusting treatments accordingly.
LPN
West Tennessee Healthcare Med South Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05-2022
Diploma - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Ripley, TN04-2013
High School Diploma -
Halls High School
Halls, TN05-2002
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Nursing informatics
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA education
- EMR / EHR
- Wound care
- Family education
Timeline
RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2024 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
West Tenneessee Healthcare Jackson General
02.2024 - 09.2024
RN/LPN
AHC Union City
05.2023 - 12.2024
LPN
Mcdowell Center for Children
01.2023 - 05.2023
Home Health LPN
White and Associates
04.2022 - 01.2023
Corrections Nurse
Women's Therapeutic Residential Center
08.2016 - 04.2022
LPN
West Tennessee Healthcare Med South Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Halls High School
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