Nakala Durden
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Licensed Novice RN with a strong desire to utilize acquired skills and knowledge in a nursing role. Demonstrates ability to handle diverse medical emergencies and situations while maintaining composure and performing effectively under pressure. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a dedicated work ethic, driven by the goal of delivering outstanding patient care. Seasoned healthcare professional with expertise in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Emphasizes the importance of team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Proficient in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
06.2023 - Current
- Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and families by modifying teaching strategies or content.
- Integrates education during the delivery of patient care.
- Collaborates with patients/ families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
- Consistently communicates/collaborates with the health care team members, patients, and families to maximize patient outcomes.
- Incorporates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.
- Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to the area of practice as defined by clinical management.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Nurse Intern
Baton Rouge General
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Provides personal care and professional excellence by assisting in observing patients and implementing nursing care under the direct supervision of an RN.
- Collecting vital signs and blood cultures, begins intravenous therapies, assisting with patient admissions, and performs patient care efficiently.
- Coordinates information relative to direct, diagnostic, therapeutic, and indirect patient care.
- Assists and collaborates with a diverse spectrum of professionals to ensure exceptional patient care.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Effectively communicated with multidisciplinary teams during shift changes to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
Nurse Tech
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Performs direct patient care nursing tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and completes delegated tasks for competency as designated.
- Maintains patient safety through direct supervision, reorienting, and redirecting confused patients.
- Conducting patient labs and testing such as but not limited to EKGs, Vitals, Bladder scans, and CPR in an emergency setting.
- Direct patient care with patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Reduced patient anxiety through skillful communication and active listening during pre-operative preparations.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology
The Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2023
Skills
- NIHSS Certified
- BLS
- ACLS
- Medication Administration
- Health Education
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Safety
- Hygiene
- Comfort
- Recording
- Documentation
- Problem Analysis
- Resolution
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern
Baton Rouge General
05.2022 - 06.2023
Nurse Tech
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology
The Southern University And A&M College
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