Ranai Knight
Garyville,LA
Summary
Registered nurse applicant with a strong passion for delivering exceptional care to patients in emergency, trauma, and pediatrics. Committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care in high-acuity and fast-paced environments, including critically ill or injured individuals and pediatric populations. Dedicated to enhancing critical thinking and clinical judgment skills through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, striving for outstanding patient outcomes. Eager to contribute expertise and a patient-centered approach to a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
04.2026 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Nurse Intern (ED)
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications to ensure patient care under the guidance of registered nursing staff.
- Conducted sterile procedures to maintain a contamination-free environment during operations.
- Assisted registered nurses in daily patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to medical staff effectively.
- Monitored and documented vital signs to ensure patient health and safety.
Nurse Technician
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitored and documented vital signs to ensure patient health and safety.
- Facilitated effective communication with patients to enhance comfort and reassurance.
- Supported nursing staff in executing patient care activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana12.2025
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Critical thinking/Clinical judgement
Effective communication
Assessment
Team collaboration
Stress management
Emergency response
Wound care management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – Crisis Prevention Institute
- Pediatric Adv Life Supt (PALS) - American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse (Active), Louisiana Board of Nursing, License #229549, Exp. 01/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
Nurse Intern (ED)
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2025 - 12.2025
Nurse Technician
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
07.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College