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Maya Travis

Gulfport,MS

Summary

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 high acuity patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Update: Pursuing a focused-driven nursing career. Expanding nursing competence beyond the bedside by continuing education. Also, aligning career path where clinical expertise and education can be applied to achieve career goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

LCMC- West Jefferson Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Clinical Supervisor- Courtney Arvie

Phone: (504) 347-5511

  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Managed caseload of 5 to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
  • Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
  • Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Forrest General Hospital (Contract)
06.2023 - 09.2023

Clinical Supervisor: Sadie Sullivan

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Forrest General's policies and protocols.
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023

Clinical Supervisor: Virginia J.

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Cerner to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Memorial Hospital's policies and protocols.

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Singing River Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022

Clinical Supervisor: Jessica S.

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Singing River Hospital's policies and protocols.

RN Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Ocshner Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022

Clinical Supervisor: Ebony Jackson

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Ochsner Medical Center's policies and protocols.

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Singing River Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021

Clinical Supervisor: Jessica

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Singing River Hospital's policies and protocols.

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Baptist Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021

Clinical Supervisor: Unknown

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Cerner to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Baptist Hospital's policies and protocols.

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract-FT)

Del Sol Medical Center (Contract)
11.2020 - 04.2021

Clinical Supervisor: Kathryn

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Medi Tech to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Del Sol Medical Center's policies and protocols.

RN, Neuroscience Stepdown Unit (Full Time- FT)

Ochsner Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2021

Clinical Supervisor: Unknown

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Monitored and tracked vital signs and symptoms in neurological patients, alerting neurologists of significant changes.
  • Administered pre- and post-operative care to patients with behavioral, physical, and cognitive ailments relating to a brain and nervous system.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Ochsner Medical Center's policies and protocols.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Full Time- FT)

Tulane Medical Center
12.2019 - 04.2020

Clinical Supervisor: Unknown

  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Utilized Medi Tech to document data related to patient care such as assessments, medications, interventions, and patient responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter placements to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
  • Performed hourly rounds on patients to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, and reported findings to physician.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Adhere to Tulane Medical Center's policies and protocols.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Informatics

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
05.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
12.2019

High School Diploma -

Pensacola High School
Pensacola, FL
05.2012

Skills

  • Patient Health Information Privacy
  • Nursing Process
  • Monitoring Telemetry
  • Medication Administration
  • Emergency Diagnostics
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Test Interpretations
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Invasive Procedures
  • Patient Admission
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Foley, Intravenous, and Nasogastric Tube Insertion
  • Initiation and Management of Drips
  • Management of Tube Feedings, Chest Tubes, and TPN

Certification

  • BLS/ FIRST AID Certified - 2012-Present
  • ACLS Certified- 2019- Present
  • ASLS- 2019- Present
  • NIHSS Certified- 2019- Present
  • Meditech Trained
  • Epic Trained
  • Cerner Trained
  • Credited in Computer Essentials- Proficient in Microsoft Suit- 2016

Timeline

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

LCMC- West Jefferson Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Forrest General Hospital (Contract)
06.2023 - 09.2023

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Singing River Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022

RN Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Ocshner Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Singing River Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract- FT)

Baptist Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Contract-FT)

Del Sol Medical Center (Contract)
11.2020 - 04.2021

RN, Neuroscience Stepdown Unit (Full Time- FT)

Ochsner Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2021

RN, Medical-Surgical Unit (Full Time- FT)

Tulane Medical Center
12.2019 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Nursing Informatics

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

High School Diploma -

Pensacola High School
  • BLS/ FIRST AID Certified - 2012-Present
  • ACLS Certified- 2019- Present
  • ASLS- 2019- Present
  • NIHSS Certified- 2019- Present
  • Meditech Trained
  • Epic Trained
  • Cerner Trained
  • Credited in Computer Essentials- Proficient in Microsoft Suit- 2016
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