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Nakia Anderson

Bear,DE

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing over 16 years experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced medical settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

Brandywine School District
Claymont, DE
09.2019 - Current
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Oversaw health services for school of 200 students and faculty.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision and hearing evaluations.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Summer Camp Nurse

The Independent School
Newark, DE
06.2019 - Current
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Christiana Care Health System
Wilmington, DE
02.2011 - Current
  • Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Riddle Memorial Hospital
Media, PA
10.2008 - 10.2011
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management

Registered Nurse Traveler - Orthopedics

St. Josephs Health Center
St. Charles, MO
06.2007 - 04.2008
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedic post-operative patients
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans

Registered Nurse Traveler

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
01.2007 - 01.2007
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans

Registered Nurse Traveler

Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
11.2006 - 01.2007
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
  • Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Associate of Science - Nursing

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
05.2004

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Trauma recovery
  • Acute care expertise
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Women's health exams
  • Triaging patient concerns

Certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC

Timeline

School Nurse

Brandywine School District
09.2019 - Current

Summer Camp Nurse

The Independent School
06.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Christiana Care Health System
02.2011 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Riddle Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2011

Registered Nurse Traveler - Orthopedics

St. Josephs Health Center
06.2007 - 04.2008

Registered Nurse Traveler

University of Missouri
01.2007 - 01.2007

Registered Nurse Traveler

Indiana University Health
11.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilmington University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Delaware County Community College

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