Ramona May
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Forrest General Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective crisis management. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care for complex cases. Expert in maintaining HIPAA compliance and advancing nursing practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
06.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Largo Medical Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Clearwater, FL04.2022
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Delta School of Business And Technology
Lake Charles, LA01.2010
High School Diploma -
Kinder High School
Kinder, LA05.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Wound Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Mental Health Nursing
- Seizure Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
06.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Largo Medical Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Delta School of Business And Technology
High School Diploma -
Kinder High School