Nikita Mayes
Cypress,TX
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking Registered Nurse with more than 14 years of experience caring for patients. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment. Devoted Registered Nurse, PACU bringing extensive experience caring for post-anesthesia patients. Highly knowledgeable about sound nursing practices and clinical care. Offers sound judgment and outcome-focused approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Capstone Surgery Center
Houston , TX
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering premedication.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Ensured all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in order to provide safe care for all patients.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center
Houston , TX
07.2022 - Current
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
Home Health Nurse
Unlimited Home Care
Houston , TX
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Educator
Harris County
Houston, TX
07.2013 - 02.2022
- Treat patients with serious, critical or complex acute and chronic illnesses in a maximum secure facility.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Performed triage and prioritized patient care needs to serve up to 50 patients per shift.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records and EPIC systems.
- Responded to diverse emergency situations with quick and knowledgeable support to address injuries and illnesses.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders, COVID and pneumonia.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures and electronic medical record management systems.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Explained care, physician-ordered tests and medications with patients.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify and fill staff knowledge gaps.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
- Helped staff achieve patient care goals and outcome standards by implementing regular training courses.
- Implemented hands-on activities to practice CPR techniques and refine students' skills to prepare each for emergency situations.
- Taught complete requirements to help participants pass official CPR certification.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southwest Home Health
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Assesses and provides patient/client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
- Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards
- Participates in coordination of home health services with Registered Nurse and clinical management
- Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care activities
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
- Collecting labs (blood, urine, stool), administer medication IM or sub Q, Wound care, Calling patients doctors to obtain orders, Computer Charting, Vital signs, Foley Catheterization.
- Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
- Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
- Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Health-South Rehabilitation Hospital
CYPRESS, Texas
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Taught orthopedic rehabilitation nursing techniques to help patients develop self-care skills necessary to transition to independent living.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Cared for patients recovering from Hip and total Knee replacement procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Med Relief
Houston, TX
06.2008 - 07.2013
- Kelsey Seybold Cardiology, Juvenile Detention Center, (Flu Clinic)
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in juvenile and adult response to medical administration.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Park Manor of Cy-fair
Houston, TX
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
- 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.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Forrest City Medical Center
Forrest City, AR
07.2007 - 05.2008
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Taught new mothers how to feed infants.
- Foley insertion and removal.
- Continuing blood products.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kindred Health Care
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Medication Administration (PO, IV, IM)
- Patient Assessment
- Charting
- Vital Signs
- Wound Care
- Colostomy Care
- Tracheotomy Care
- Nasogastric / Gastric Infusions
- Glucose Monitoring
- Ambulation
- Insertion & Removal Foley Catheter
- Patient Teaching
- Discharge
Licensed Practical Nurse
Private Duty Hospice Care
Brinkley, AR
- Performed delegated patient care activities in the home
- Communicated appropriate information family
- Documented patient care provided in the home
- Monitor and reported significant changes in patient condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX07.2022
Associate - Nursing
The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX06.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Lone Star College System
Cypress, TX12.2018
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- BLS Instructor
- Taking vitals
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Seizure management
- Patient discharging
- Tracheotomy care
- Long-Term Care
- Diabetes management
- Training & development
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Computer skills
- Team building
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Communication
- IV Insertion
- Airway Management
- Patient Education
- IV Fluid Administration
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Capstone Surgery Center
07.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center
07.2022 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Unlimited Home Care
02.2019 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Educator
Harris County
07.2013 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Health-South Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2012 - 07.2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Southwest Home Health
08.2011 - 11.2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Park Manor of Cy-fair
06.2008 - 10.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Med Relief
06.2008 - 07.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Forrest City Medical Center
07.2007 - 05.2008
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kindred Health Care
01.2007 - 08.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Private Duty Hospice Care
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate - Nursing
The College of Health Care Professions
Associate of Applied Science -
Lone Star College System
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
Tidewater Community College
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