Nicola Cummings
Alexandria
Summary
Experienced and dedicated nursing professional with over 10 years of expertise in providing exceptional care to psychiatric and medical patients. Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the general requirements, adept at ensuring maximum patient comfort and safety while adhering to strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking approach allows for effective management of patient needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dominion Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Bellevue Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on Psychiatric unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of Nurses, Nurses assistant and support staff.
- Provided clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Enrolled Assistant Nurse
Bellevue Hospital
08.2012 - 12.2019
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
- Analyzed and evaluated success of care plans, interventions and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sigma College Of Nursing And Applied Sciences
06.2019
No Degree - Nurse
International University Of The Caribbean (transf)
06.2015
No Degree - Assistant Nurse
Portmore Community College
06.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Discharging and Admission
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Wound Care
- Mental Health Care
- Documentation and charting
Accomplishments
Daisy awardee
Certification
- Certified in (BLS) Basic Life Support
Contact
Alexandria, Virginia 22306
Education
233 Waterford, Portmore, St Catherine,47 Old Hope Road, Kingston Jamaica,34 Top Road, Browns Town, St Ann, Jamaica
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dominion Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bellevue Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2023
Enrolled Assistant Nurse
Bellevue Hospital
08.2012 - 12.2019
No Degree - Nurse
International University Of The Caribbean (transf)
No Degree - Assistant Nurse
Portmore Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sigma College Of Nursing And Applied Sciences
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