Niyoshi Harris
Hoover,United States
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
South Health And Rehabilitation
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
RN Staff Nurse
St Martins In The Pines
Irondale , AL
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
RN Staff Nurse
East Glen
Birmingham, AL
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Managed post-operative care, including wound dressings, pain management and infection control measures.
RN Floor Nurse
St. Vincents Hospital
Trussville, AL
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Staff Nurse
Hanover Health And Rehabilitation
Birmingham, Alabama
12.2011 - 01.2012
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Lakeshore Heath And Rehabilitation
Homewood, AL
04.2004 - 01.2007
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
CNA/Registered Nurse
Goldenliving Health And Rehab
Bessemer, AL
06.2000 - 04.2004
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2002
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting
- Feeding Assistance
- Acute Care Expertise
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient Check-Ins
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
South Health And Rehabilitation
10.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
St Martins In The Pines
10.2022 - 09.2023
RN Staff Nurse
East Glen
06.2022 - 02.2023
RN Floor Nurse
St. Vincents Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse
Hanover Health And Rehabilitation
12.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Lakeshore Heath And Rehabilitation
04.2004 - 01.2007
CNA/Registered Nurse
Goldenliving Health And Rehab
06.2000 - 04.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
T.A. Lawson State Community College
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