Randalyn Koua
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with leadership and clinical experience. Skilled in overseeing daily operations, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring high quality patient care. Proven ability to manage fast-paced environments, resolve conflicts, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams effectively. Strong knowledge of evidenced-based practices, regulatory compliance and patient advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Atrium Health Pain Management
03.2024 - Current
- Perform thorough assessments of patients before and after procedures (vital signs, pain levels, medical history, and allergies).
- Educate patients on the interventional procedures they will undergo, including the potential risks and benefits.
- Assist the physician or pain management specialist during interventional procedures (e.g., epidural injections, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulator placements).
- Monitor the patient during recovery, assessing for any signs of complications.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot the C-arm X-ray machine, including setting the correct exposure, positioning, and controlling imaging parameters.
Charge Registered Nurse
Mecklenburg County Jail
03.2024 - Current
- Oversee and coordinate the activities of nursing staff within the facility.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records of inmates, including treatment plans, medication administration, and progress notes.
- Work closely with physicians, mental health professionals, and security staff to coordinate care and address inmate needs.
- Lead and participate in emergency medical response situations, including resuscitations, trauma care, or medical evacuations.
- Provide health education to inmates on topics such as nutrition, disease prevention, substance abuse, and mental health.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis Clinic
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, fluid balance, and overall health before, during, and after dialysis treatments.
- Review lab results (e.g., blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, electrolytes) to adjust dialysis treatment plans.
- Educate patients and their families about dialysis, dietary restrictions, fluid intake, and the importance of follow-up care.
- Monitor the patient for any side effects or complications, such as hypotension, bleeding, or infection at the access site.
- Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Medical Surgical Residency
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Levine Children's Hosptial
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Healthcare Hemby Children's Hosptial
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Charlotte, NC06.2017
Skills
- Managing and leading a team of nursing staff
- Ensuring quality patient care
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals
- Strong clinical judgment and complex problem solving
- IV insertion, administration and education
Certification
- Registered Nurse Unrestricted Compact License (NC)
- ACLS
- BCLS
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing
- Latin Honors (Cum Laude)
- Atrium Health Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway Program (Registered Nurse II)
- North Carolina Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Atrium Health Pain Management
03.2024 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Mecklenburg County Jail
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis Clinic
08.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Medical Surgical Residency
07.2023 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health
08.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Levine Children's Hosptial
11.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Healthcare Hemby Children's Hosptial
05.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
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