Monica Walker
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, identifying changes and taking appropriate actions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and rehabilitation processes.
Registered Nurse
Knoxville Rehab Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2025
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted with monitoring and diagnostic procedures by collecting patient data and biological samples.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to reduce symptoms of conditions such as diabetes and asthma.
- Administered oxygen and managed patients' breathing issues with treatments, assistive devices, and ventilators.
- Helped treat patients' conditions and alleviate symptoms by administering oral, IV, and intramuscular medications.
- Cared for patients' wounds and promoted recovery by dressing, cleaning, and redressing areas.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
Education
Associate of Science -
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05.2020
High School Diploma -
Webb City High School
Webb City MO01-2000
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- ACLS and BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Knoxville Rehab Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty
08.2020 - 08.2022
Associate of Science -
Pellissippi State Community College
High School Diploma -
Webb City High School