NEDRA L. PAYNO
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse(RN). Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
06.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and patient/family education on a cardiac progressive care unit.
- Cared for patients post coronary artery bypass graft, heart transplant, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, Left Ventricular Assist Device(LVAD) and Pacemaker.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care in accordance to unit and institution policies for all patient types.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure positive patient care outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Equal Opportunity Leader
United States Army
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Trained 208 personnel for three consecutive quarters, on the importance of Equal Opportunity.
- Received 106 out of 110 overall inspection rate, resulting in the highest score in 10 companies.
Petroleum Inventory and Quality Control Supervisor
United States Army
07.2004 - 04.2018
- Insured the health, welfare, training & professional development of 550 Soldiers and their families.
- Ordering, receiving, storing, transporting, issuing & accountability of 5 million gallons of Petroleum products.
- Complied with all state, federal and local environmental laws resulting in zero violations or fines.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Harbor Healthcare
06.2002 - 05.2004
- Assist Registered Nurses with medical procedures, education, and facilitate client care.
- Implement basic nursing skills including vital signs, recording intake and output for a 40 patient ward.
- Facilitate patient safety, activities of daily living, patient transport & attend to minor wound care.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality of all sensitive information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.2023
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.2019
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Clinical Coach
- ACLS/BLS
- Patient Satisfaction
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | American Heart Association
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Swan-Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter
- Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale (CIWA-Ar)
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Impella
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
06.2023 - Current
Equal Opportunity Leader
United States Army
05.2016 - 04.2018
Petroleum Inventory and Quality Control Supervisor
United States Army
07.2004 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Harbor Healthcare
06.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Texas College