Misty Deakins
Owasso,OK
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Saint Francis Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated success in improving patient recovery rates and enhancing satisfaction through compassionate care and effective education. Skilled in mentoring new staff, showcasing leadership and direct patient care expertise. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
06.2011 - Current
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, and patient responses during the entire stay in the postpartum unit.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medications, and potential complications during the postpartum period.
- Improved patient recovery rates by providing comprehensive postpartum care and education to new mothers.
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, and patient responses during the entire stay in the postpartum unit.
- Prepared patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OKSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
Certification
- Licensed Nurse - Certificate Number-0084963
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
06.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University