Nivia Wilson
Tupelo,MS
Summary
First and foremost I am a Christ follower who believes that everyone was made in the image of God and all life is valuable. This is what makes me a loving, compassionate, and kind Registered Nurse who is willing to go above and beyond to care for my patients. I am honest, dependable and I work well with others. I am willing to do all I can to help my co-workers. I also can work alone efficiently and am willing and excited to learn new things.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Behavioral Health Center
Tupelo, MS
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospice
Olive Branch, MS
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Registered Nurse
Pain Management of North Mississippi
Tupelo, MS
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Pre-0p: Assess vital signs, new meds
- Assess any contradictions to procedure
- Get consents signed
- Start IV's
- Post-op: Continuous assessment of patient
- Vital signs
- Discharge instructions
- Report any changes/abnormalities to MD
- Clinic: Assess vitals signs
- Assess new pain, medication changes
- Retrieve records from other facilities
- Collect lab
- Give report to Nurse Practitioners
- Other: Clean equipment
- Maintain crashcart
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Oxford, MS
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Nursing Assistant
Behavioral Health of North Mississippi
Tupelo, MS
05.2004 - 04.2016
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2016
LPN Certification - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS12.2015
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
RN
Behavioral Health Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospice
06.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Pain Management of North Mississippi
07.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
06.2016 - 06.2018
Nursing Assistant
Behavioral Health of North Mississippi
05.2004 - 04.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
LPN Certification - Nursing
Itawamba Community College
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