Portia Savoy
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Experienced RN with nearly 8 years of experience in Antepartum/Postpartum/Mother Baby with floats to Labor & Delivery, and Newborn Nursery; offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners
- 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.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
03.2011 - 02.2015
- Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Built long-term customer and staff relationships, using teamwork approaches
- Investigated and resolved customer service inquiries/complaints in a timely and empathetic manner
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
OptumHealth
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Focus Staff
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Americare Home Health Agency
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2016
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Unit Oversight
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Modification & Recommendations
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
American Heart Association, BLS/ CPR/ AED Expiration October 2025
AWHONN, Advanced Fetal Monitoring Expiration August 2024
American Heart Association, ACLS Expiration March 2024
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Americare Home Health Agency
07.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Focus Staff
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
OptumHealth
05.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
10.2016 - 10.2021
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
03.2011 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morgan State University
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