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Patricia West

Monroe,LA

Summary

Knowledgeable, compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record , adept in medication and IV administration and excelling in patient education. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care. Skilled in clinical judgment, ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control through education. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse/Infection Preventionist

Landmark Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted thorough patient, RN assessment on my assigned hall, on newly admitted and readmitted residents, to obtain baseline condition status.
  • Performed Covid testing routinely during outbreak status and PRN signs and symptoms.
  • Set up and maintained isolation towers within the facility as needed.
  • Educated staff on infection control protocol for isolation cases.
  • Administered Covid-19 vaccinations to residents and employees during Covid clinics and on individual bases.
  • Administered and monitored yearly Tb skin test.
  • Assisted with yearly training and monitoring of CNA and LPN skills testing.
  • Educated CNA students on donning and doffing of PPE prior to floor orientation.
  • Maintained vaccination records of residents and employees with the LINKS system.

Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse

West Carroll Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2023
  • 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/Staff Nurse

Caldwell Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 02.2023

RN charge nurse 7p-7a shift.

  • 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.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Kilbourne High School
Kilbourne, LA
2004

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Delta Ouachita Vocation/Technical School
West Monroe, LA
05.1989

Associate of Applied Science -

Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, Louisiana
05.1979

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Infection Preventionist

Landmark Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse

West Carroll Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse

Caldwell Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science -

Grambling State University

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

University of Arkansas At Monticello

High School Diploma -

Kilbourne High School

Associate of Science - Nursing Practice

Delta Ouachita Vocation/Technical School

Associate of Applied Science -

Northeast Louisiana University
Patricia West