Renee Watson
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with six years of nursing experience delivering high-quality care to patients in the Hospital and skilled nursing home settings. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Yamato Nursing and Rehabilitation
Boca Raton, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
- Developed policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
- Monitored clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in care delivery.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to develop new programs and services.
- Coordinated orientation program for newly hired RNs.
- Educated patients and families about their illness or injury; treatment options; medications; follow-up care instructions;.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by assessing patient responses.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided guidance and support to new nurses during their orientation period.
- Conducted clinical skills assessments to ensure competency among new nurses.
- Monitored the performance of new nurses and provided feedback as needed.
- Collaborated with leadership teams on curriculum development projects related to preceptorship programs.
- Engaged in the hiring processes for new nurse candidates, offering valuable perspective on selection criteria.
Charge Registered Nurse
Charlotte Hall Veterans Hospital
Charlotte Hall, MD
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Directed unit staff and promote quality care for diverse patients.
- Coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs, and resident advisors, guided work, and delivered training to promote proper patient care standards.
- Assessed and assisted patients with a diverse range of comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Met with the administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care, defining patient outcome goals
- Assessed patient needs by obtaining health history and physical assessment data.
- Acted as a preceptor for new nurses transitioning into specialty practice areas.
- Monitored vital signs and administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions, and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed wound care, including dressing changes, debridement, and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Documented patient care services by charting according to guidelines in an electronic records system.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
- Maintained a safe patient environment by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Demonstrated practical communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Central Vermont Medical Center
Barre, VT
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessment, diagnosis, and physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory values, and other pertinent data related to the medical condition of each patient.
- Assessed patients for pain and provided appropriate interventions to manage symptoms.
- Served as a resource person for newly hired nurses providing guidance on departmental policies and procedures.
- Administered medications via various routes such as intravenous push or intramuscular injection as needed.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Rapid Response Nurse
TLC Nursing
Burlington, VT
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Nspire of Tamarac
Ft Lauderdale , FL
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Educated team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.
- Rotated on-call responsibilities with other clinical supervisors per established schedule to address 24/7 patient care needs.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Investigated and reported all accidents fully, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
Tamarac, FL
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms, and observations.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using assessment, development, activation, and evaluation protocols.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with members of the healthcare team, the patient, and the patient's family.
- Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continued professional development of associates.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and critical information.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Assessed and monitored the patient's cardiac status, vital signs, and laboratory values.
- Ordered appropriate diagnostic tests, including echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitors, and electrophysiology studies.
- Interpreted lab results, EKGs, and other diagnostic test results to develop a patient care plan.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in treatments or medications for the patient.
- Instructed patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health condition.
- Administered intravenous medications according to physician orders.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes using an electronic medical records system.
- Participated in daily rounds with multidisciplinary team members to discuss the care plan for each patient.
- Assisted in emergencies such as code blue or rapid response events.
- Provided leadership support by serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nspire Of Lauderhill
Lauderhill, FL
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 2 hrs and as facility protocol.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Point Click Care.
- Soft ware Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Court At Palm Aire
Lauderhill, FL
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Court At Palm Aire
Pompano Beach, FL
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort .
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Teacher's Assistant
Little Masters Academy
Lauderhill, LFL
08.2012 - 11.2016
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students performance.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation. and curriculum implementation.
Education
Master of Science - Informatics
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL07-2020
Diploma (LPN) -
Southeastern College
Hialeah, FL03.2018
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL2016
Certified Nursing Assistance -
Rubys Academy
2014
40 Teacher Assistant Course -
Nova Southeastern University
2014
High School Diploma -
Knox College High Jamaica
2012
Skills
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Regulatory requirements
- Caring for wounds
- Documenting incidents
- Educating families
- Counting narcotics
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Monitoring fluids
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Collecting vital signs
- Catheter change and preparation
- Infection control procedures
- Helping with medication
- Electronic charting ( EMAR) PCC, Medi-tech, American tech, Cerner, My Unity, American Data ECS, Matrix
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Performing patient intakes
- Tracking symptoms
- Assisting physician
- Conferences, Recording
- Conflict management, Speech
- Clients, Supervision
- Inventory stocking
- Medical terminology
- Multi-tasking
- Assessment
- Triaging
- Community advocate
- Nursing staff leadership
- Immunization Administration
- Follows Covid-19 CDC guidelines
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Follow-up calls
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Diabetes management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Mobility assistance
- Running special clinics
- Updating computer records
- Strong medical ethic
- Checking oxygen levels
- Committed to pediatric nursing
- Administering medicines
- Public speaking
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Patient monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
Accomplishments
The National Society of Leadership and Success Honoree (2023-current)
American Nurses Informatics Association Member (current)
President's Honor BSN graduate GPA 3.94 (2023).
Sigma Theta Tau Awardee (Honors Society 2022-current).
Class Salutatorian GPA 3.90 (2020)
Class Valedictorian GPA 4.0 (LPN 2018).
Phi Theta Kappa Awardee GPA 4.0 (Honors Society).
30 IV Certification
BLS- CPR
ACLS
NIH Stroke Certification
CPI Certification
Phlebotomy and EKG Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Yamato Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Charlotte Hall Veterans Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Central Vermont Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Rapid Response Nurse
TLC Nursing
02.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Nspire of Tamarac
07.2021 - 01.2022
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nspire Of Lauderhill
08.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Court At Palm Aire
03.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Court At Palm Aire
06.2014 - 09.2017
Teacher's Assistant
Little Masters Academy
08.2012 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Informatics
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Diploma (LPN) -
Southeastern College
Keiser University
Certified Nursing Assistance -
Rubys Academy
40 Teacher Assistant Course -
Nova Southeastern University
High School Diploma -
Knox College High Jamaica
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