Reagan Watkins
Ocala,FL
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with three years of experience caring for patients within ortho/surgical setting. Smoothly delivering comprehensive patient care and delegating tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Ocala, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
- Delivered array of direct nursing care services such as cleaning and dressing wounds and coordinated discharge planning for patients with fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis.
- Aided patients with functional mobility and daily task performance to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Helped patients manage pain and recovery processes with medications and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored surgical sites for signs of infection and maintained optimal wound hygiene.
- Promoted patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and educating on orthopedic concerns.
- Effectively managed ortho-neuro joint replacement patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Cared for patients recovering from trauma and orthopaedic procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Registered Nurse
UF Health
The Villages, FL
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Resident Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
Ocala, FL
07.2014 - 02.2019
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
- Participated in meetings and training, including person and group development.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to ensure resident needs were met.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL2018
High School Diploma -
West Port High School
Ocala, FL2014
Skills
- Electronic charting
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Patient monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- IV drug therapy management
- SBAR communication
- Taking vitals
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Direct and Indirect patient Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Catheters
- Medication and IV administration
- Emotional awareness
- Laparasopic procedures familiarity
- Patient education
- Documenting vitals
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Checking oxygen levels
- Diabetes management
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Administering medicines
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care planning
- Patient discharging
- General housekeeping
- Immunization skills
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Workflow Optimization
- Removing stitches and staples
- Patient Care
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Family and patient support
- Patient Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2014 to present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2020 to present
- NIHSS Certification 2020
- Licensed Registered Nurse 2019 to present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
UF Health
03.2019 - 06.2020
Resident Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
07.2014 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
West Port High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College