Paula Davis
Wendell NC 27591,NC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ TB Field Nurse
Wake county Health Department
Raleigh, NC
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wake Med Hospital
Raleigh, NC
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Carolina Department of Corrections
Smithfield, NC
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
- Ensured that all required documentation was completed accurately within established timeframes according to facility policy.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment.
- Assisted with emergency response procedures when necessary.
- Conducted individualized patient education sessions regarding health promotion topics such as nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, stress management.
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Coordinated referrals for outside medical specialists when needed.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC08-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05-2017
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Practical Nursing
Mid-Manhattan Training CENTER
New York, NY04-1990
Skills
- Care Planning
- Healthcare billing
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Case Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- ADL Assistance
- Diabetes management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Health care consultation
- Emergency Response
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Documenting vitals
- IV drug therapy management
- IV setup
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Family Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient Evaluation
- Community advocate
- HIPAA Education
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Team Coordination
- Physical assessments
- Epic EHR Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient discharging
- SBAR communication
Accomplishments
- Petals award
Certification
RN -North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
AED - Automated External Defibrillator
HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ TB Field Nurse
Wake county Health Department
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Wake Med Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Carolina Department of Corrections
01.2010 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Durham Technical Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Practical Nursing
Mid-Manhattan Training CENTER
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