Myra Nichols
Jefferson City,MO
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner.
Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Exceptional approach in patient support.
Dedicated professional possessing extraordinary work ethic and strong patient service record. Highly flexible
scheduling availability, including weekends, overnights and evenings. Strong proficiency in variety of medical
procedures, including trach care
Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in most settings. Proven talents in
patient care. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care
objectives. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about
assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a
firm grasp of compliance requirements
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Amergis
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management. Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
- Provided critical health education to inmates, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate medical records for legal compliance, contributing to a well-organized healthcare system within correctional facility.
Registered Nurse
River City
10.2022 - 10.2023
- 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.
Register Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
LPN
Maxim healthcare Services
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Provide primary patient care
- Medication ordering and administration
- Ordering supplies and equipment maintenance
- Trach care
- Mickey button care
- Daily ADL's
- Effective communication with family and physicians
- 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.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
LPN
Parkside Tower
03.2015 - 02.2019
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Charge Nurse
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Primary patient care
- Charge nurse
- Prescribed doctor orders
- Order medication and supplies
- Patient assessments
- Provide wound care,trach care,g-tube care
- IV administration,site assessments and care
- Patient education on individual concerns and care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
LPN
Delhaven Manor
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Charge nurse
- Provide primary care
- Medication administration
- Prescribed doctors order
- Patient assessments
- Provide wound care, g-tube, trach care, and IV administration
- Patient and family education on health care and concerns
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2023
No Degree - Nursing
Athena Career Academy
Toledo, OH09-2021
Skills
- Fast learner
- Excellent attention to detail
- Highly dependable
- Hands on
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Amergis
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
River City
10.2022 - 10.2023
Register Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2022
LPN
Maxim healthcare Services
02.2019 - 09.2021
LPN
Parkside Tower
03.2015 - 02.2019
Charge Nurse
Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2012 - 04.2015
LPN
Delhaven Manor
09.2009 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
No Degree - Nursing
Athena Career Academy
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