Nicoria Edwards
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with over 3.5 years of nursing experience providing high-quality patient care across a variety of healthcare settings. Experienced as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong background in charge nurse responsibilities, medical-surgical nursing, telemetry, psychiatric nursing, long-term acute care (LTAC), long-term care (LTC), and rehabilitation services. Currently practicing as a Registered Nurse specializing in psychiatric and skilled nursing care. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex patient populations, administer medications, coordinate care plans, and deliver exceptional patient-centered care. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, effective communication, and commitment to improving patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Psych Nurse
Ellisville State School
Ellisville
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the care team.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery.
- Attended continuing education courses on relevant topics such as new treatments for mental illnesses or changes in regulations pertaining to psych nursing care.
- Coordinated activities between various departments within the organization to ensure continuity of care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maplewood Nursing Home
Amesbury
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairview Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Great Barrington
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Precision healthcare (Pineview health and rehab)
Brookhaven
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Licensed Practical Nurse
B&B staffing
Gulfport
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Lpn
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed initial assessments of patients, including vital signs and medical histories.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored effectiveness of treatments.
- Assessed changes in patient status and reported to nursing staff or physician.
- Documented observations, interventions, and evaluations on patient charts.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.
- Instructed patients and families on proper homecare techniques for post-treatment management of conditions.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Beecan Creekside village
Fort Collins
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Anderson Regional Health System
Meridian
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Communicated with clients and families effectively building lasting relationships.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities.
- Conducted or assisted in treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients by performing basic assessment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trend health and rehab
Meridian
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
CNA
Krucial staffing (Harlingen Medical)
Harlingen
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
GLC Group(Bear Creek)
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford care
Marion
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Behavioral Health Technician
East Mississippi State Hospital
Meridian
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Coordinated lectures and recreational activities for patients.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of patients under direction of nursing staff.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
- Led prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS 07.2025 - 05.2026
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS08-2022
High School Diploma -
Calvary Christian
Meridian , Ms05-2013
Skills
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting specimens
- Medical terminology knowledge
- General housekeeping ability
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting vital signs
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Documentation procedures expert
- Respiratory equipment training
- Patient relations
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Understands medical procedures
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Charting expertise
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Healthcare platforms
- Educating families
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Counting narcotics
- Documenting incidents
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Assisting physicians
- Teambuilding
- Organizational skills
- PPE use
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Wound care management
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral support
- Time management
- HIPAA protocols
- Cultural competence
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Medical charting
- Patient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Quality improvement
- Anger management
- Motivational interviewing
- Family support
- Clinical documentation
- Self-awareness
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
07.2025 - 05.2026
Psych Nurse
Ellisville State School
06.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maplewood Nursing Home
01.2025 - 06.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairview Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2023 - 12.2024
Lpn
North Mississippi Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2023
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Beecan Creekside village
05.2023 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
B&B staffing
12.2022 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Anderson Regional Health System
08.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trend health and rehab
08.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Krucial staffing (Harlingen Medical)
02.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Precision healthcare (Pineview health and rehab)
05.2020 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
GLC Group(Bear Creek)
12.2019 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford care
04.2019 - 02.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
East Mississippi State Hospital
01.2014 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Meridian Community College
High School Diploma -
Calvary Christian