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Nia Dennis

Henrico,VA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Travel nurse position.
  • Maintain a safe surgical environment.
  • Collaborated with physicians on care of various gynecological diagnosis and treatment surgically.
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2022 - Current
  • Per diem local travel position.
  • Perform charge nurse duties and fill in on days with staff shortage at Henrico Doctors hospital.
  • Collaborate with physicians and staff on traumas from a variety of medical specialties.
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Travel nurse position.
  • Prepare surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference.
  • Adhere to AORN standard of practice.
  • Maintain a safe and sterile environment during procedures by complying with facility policies.
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Lewis Gale Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Travel Nurse position.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation

Johnston-Willis Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University: College of Nursing
Addison, IL
11.2024

No Degree - Medical Aesthetics- Cosmetic Injectables

National Laser Institute
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2020

No Degree - Medical Aesthetics- Laser Training

National Laser Institute
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
11.2017

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Complex Medical Terminology
  • Unit Oversight
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Team Building
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Certification

  • ACLS Certified
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
02.2023 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
12.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Lewis Gale Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
03.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation

Johnston-Willis Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University: College of Nursing

No Degree - Medical Aesthetics- Cosmetic Injectables

National Laser Institute

No Degree - Medical Aesthetics- Laser Training

National Laser Institute

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The West Indies
  • ACLS Certified
  • BLS Certified
Nia Dennis