EPIC, CERNER, Meditech
RASHEEDA LOYD
Travel RN ER/ICU
Pembroke Pines,United States
Summary
Empathetic ER Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs and evaluates patient care in fast-paced emergency room. Builds strong relationship with physician and patient to coordinate after visit care. Holds current NJ/NY/FL Compact licensure as Registered Nurse without sanctions. Experienced in working in a number of diverse and fast paced environments, with 18+ years of Acute care nursing experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
11.2021 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
HackensackUMC
Hackensack, NJ
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Nyu Langone
New York, NY
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Krucial Staffing
Amarillo, TX
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Distinguished between normal and abnormal developmental and age-related physiological and behavioral changes in acute, critical, and chronic illnesses. Managed patient’s pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, monitoring patients’ reactions, and modifying as needed. Performed emergency medical procedures such as ALS, BCLS along with other stabilizing interventions.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Mary Hospital
West Palm Beach, FL
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID-19 patients.
Staff Nurse, ER
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
Miami, Florida
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Charge Registered Nurse
HCA
Plantation, FL
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
Aventura, FL
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Holy Cross
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Travel ICU/ER Registered Nurse
Nurses 24/7
Wayne, NJ
10.2010 - 02.2015
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Staff Nurse, ER
Trinitas Medical Center
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
Newark, New Jersey
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
ER/Telemetry/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
Montcair, NJ
09.2004 - 01.2011
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Correctional Nurse
NJ Department Of Corrections
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown, NJ
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Education
Prenursing Studies
Essex County College
Newark, NJPrenursing Studies
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJPublic Administration
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJLiberal Arts And Sciences
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJLiberal Arts And General Studies
Felician University
Lodi, NJNursing Diploma - Nursing
Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
Montclair, NJ 08.2001 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chambers High School
Chambers, NESkills
Acute care expertise
Chronic disease management
EMR / EHR
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy
Patient Assessments
Privacy and confidentiality
AIDET
Software
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Saint Peter's University Hospital
11.2021 - Current
ER Traveling Registered Nurse
HackensackUMC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Nyu Langone
04.2021 - 08.2021
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Krucial Staffing
12.2020 - 03.2021
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
09.2020 - 12.2020
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Mary Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2020
Staff Nurse, ER
Baptist Health South Florida South Florida
10.2018 - 09.2020
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
08.2015 - 11.2015
Charge Registered Nurse
HCA
07.2015 - 10.2018
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Holy Cross
02.2015 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse, ER
Trinitas Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
Travel ICU/ER Registered Nurse
Nurses 24/7
10.2010 - 02.2015
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Correctional Nurse
NJ Department Of Corrections
01.2009 - 01.2010
Trauma Registered Nurse
Morristown Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2010
ER/Telemetry/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
09.2004 - 01.2011
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
08.2001 - 04.2004
Prenursing Studies
Essex County College
Prenursing Studies
Montclair State University
Public Administration
Saint Peter's University
Liberal Arts And Sciences
New Jersey City University
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Felician University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chambers High School