Nika Patrick
Arcadia,USA
Summary
I'm a patient-focused Registered Nurse professional with substantial experience in healthcare management, Geriatric, Orthopedics, Mental Health, Medical/Surgical care, and patient care. Demonstrates strong ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and staff efficiency. Adept at adapting to changing healthcare environments while maintaining high standards in clinical practice and regulatory compliance. Skilled in critical decision-making, patient assessment, and staff training, with focus on fostering supportive and result-driven workplace. I am energetic, motivational and a leader dedicated to delivering top-quality patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Medical Surgical
Desoto Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Worked at least 72 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Travel
Aureus Medical Group
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
Registered Nurse
WELLPATH
01.2017 - 05.2021
- All residents reside in a corrections setting.
- The primary goal for the RN is to ensure positive patient care outcomes are achieved.
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for the assigned patients on the unit during a shift.
- The RN works with other members of the health care team, family and/or caretakers to provide compassionate care to the patient.
- The RN works along side a Hospice team member doing Palliative and End of Life care to any resident requiring it.
- Oversees the process and implementation of Chronic Illness Clinic
Registered Nurse
HOUSTON HEALTHCARE
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Development of a tracking system for patient care coordination and care management across the continuum, including care transitions, referrals, report management and two-way communication between the PCP, specialists and/or other providers
- Transition care for patients discharged from the hospital within 24-48 hours to prevent readmission and related complications
- Decrease in readmissions, emergency visits, admissions and decreased length of stay in necessary admissions
Registered Nurse
NAVICENT HEALTH
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Registered Nurse
CORRECT CARE SOLUTION
06.2015 - 02.2016
- All residents reside in a corrections setting.
- As a change nurse, the RN is responsible for managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment and for the promotion of collaboration with all members of the health care team.
- The RN works with other members of the health care team, family and/or caretakers to provide compassionate care to the patient.
- The RN works along side a Hospice team member doing Palliative and End of Life care to any resident requiring it.
Registered Nurse-PRN
HAWTHORNE VILLAGE OF SARASOTA
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepares and documents medications and treatments which are administered to residents as prescribed by the resident's Physician.
- Complete all nursing documentation forms as assigned and ensure that said documentation accurately reflects services required by the resident and provided to the residents.
- Responsible for making sure resident's physician and family are informed of medical conditions as required by regulations and facility policies.
- Complete resident's admission and discharge forms and duties as required by regulations and facility policies.
- Work using the guidelines established from the Nurse Practice Act, company standards, policies and procedures and nursing judgment.
- Implement the resident plan of care and evaluate the resident response.
- Must maintain confidentiality and resident rights, regarding all resident/personnel information.
- Standard precautions and other appropriate infection control practices are utilized with all nursing interventions.
Registered Nurse-PRN
G4S YOUTH SERVICES
04.2014 - 09.2015
- All youths reside in a corrections setting.
- Provides direct and indirect nursing care to youths.
- Provides clinical supervision and training of nursing staff.
- Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers.
- Takes independent action within professional preparation and legal limits.
- Maintains and supervises the conduct of inmates or youthful offenders.
- Protects and maintains the safety of persons and/or property; and does other related work.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN12-2025
BSN -
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN06-2017
ASN -
Jersey College
Tampa, FL08.2013
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- IV Therapy
- Basic Cardiac Rhythms (BCR)
- Nursing staff management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Medication management
- Staff scheduling
- Emergency response
- Physician collaboration
- Nurse team supervision
- Cultural history
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9379736
- Multi-State License in the State of Florida
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Strong medical ethic
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Computerized charting specialist
- Culturally sensitive
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Infection control standards expert
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Psych and mental health care proficiency
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor, Medical Surgical
Desoto Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Travel
Aureus Medical Group
04.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
WELLPATH
01.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
HOUSTON HEALTHCARE
07.2016 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
NAVICENT HEALTH
02.2016 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
CORRECT CARE SOLUTION
06.2015 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse-PRN
HAWTHORNE VILLAGE OF SARASOTA
05.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse-PRN
G4S YOUTH SERVICES
04.2014 - 09.2015
Master of Science - PMHNP
Purdue University Global
BSN -
Purdue University Global
ASN -
Jersey College
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