Hi, I’m
Rica Henry
Louisville,KY
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Masonic Homes Of Louisville
Registered Nurse
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- 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 medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Masonic Homes Of Louisville
Medication Technician
09.2020 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Masonic Homes Of Louisville
Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2012 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Chamberlain UniversityDowners Grove, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
03.2024
Sullivan UniversityLouisville, KY
Associate of Science from Nursing
06.2022
Skills
- Chart Updating
- Data Collection
- Supply Restocking
- Wound Care
- Medication Distribution
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Masonic Homes Of Louisville
08.2022 - Current
Medication Technician
Masonic Homes Of Louisville
09.2020 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Homes Of Louisville
06.2012 - 08.2022
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Sullivan University
Associate of Science from Nursing
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