Nakeisha Gayle, RN
Edison,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a distinguished background of ten years in the medical field. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Extensive practical skills offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. A collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing quality patient care. Passionate about enhancing the quality of care and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health Palisade Medical Center
North Bergen , NJ
2022.05 - Current
- Perform triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitor vital signs, administer medication IM, IV, PO, and provideassistance with medical procedures.
- Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensure compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Parker Health Group
New Brunswick , NJ
2018.02 - Current
- Provide direct quality care of residents within a nursing facility of up to 20 residents per day.
- Monitored resident's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding Residents' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in resident condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording resident health information, monitoring vitals and updating resident files.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all resident-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to geriatric residents.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Princeton Dermatology Associates
North Brunswick , NJ
2012.07 - 2021.05
- Precepted newly hired nurses in developing professional skills in proper sterilization techniques, administration of local anesthetic, and assisting with dermatological procedures.
- Provide direct assistance during surgical procedures such as, Mohs, excisions, biopsies, skin grafts, and wound care.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
true03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College of Nursing
Ewing, NJ01.2022
Skills
- Patient Triage
- EKG interpretation
- Critical care IV titration
- IV insertion
- ET/NG tube insertion & removal
- Trach Care
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Team Building
- Healthcare Platforms (EHS/EMR)
- Medication administration
- Empathy and Compassion
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate AHA Certified CPR 2021
- ACLS (AHA) 2022
- American Nursing Association Member 2022
- NIHSS Certified 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health Palisade Medical Center
2022.05 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Parker Health Group
2018.02 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Princeton Dermatology Associates
2012.07 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate AHA Certified CPR 2021
- ACLS (AHA) 2022
- American Nursing Association Member 2022
- NIHSS Certified 2022
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