Nieshma Herbert
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently fosters strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Crowley Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus as assigned
- Provide health services to students
- Promote health education and preventive health practices for students
- Supervise medical health professionals and/or health clinic aides
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Oversaw health services for school of 500+ students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
Registered Nurse/Relief Shift Supervisor
Encompass Health Cityview
06.2018 - Current
- Provide direct quality care to patients including medication management, wound care, daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions to up to ten patients per day
- Help patients regain control of their lives by encouraging independence, supervising care and treatments, performing assessments, creating care plans and offering best solutions to patient concerns
- Supervise LVNS & CNA’s and precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols to improve performance and safety
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Rehabilitation Nursing Tech
Encompass Health Cityview
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided high quality care to patients and assisted them with their activities of daily living
- Actively supported and assisted nursing staff with duties as needed and asked
- Assessed vital signs, document information, and report major changes to superior nursing staff
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.2018
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Discharge coordination
- Medical assessment
- IV management
- Health screening
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Crowley Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Relief Shift Supervisor
Encompass Health Cityview
06.2018 - Current
Rehabilitation Nursing Tech
Encompass Health Cityview
08.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
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