Rodney Davis
Durham,NC
Summary
Hardworking, driven, dedicated, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
PRN Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Home Health Care & Companion Agency
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Durham07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA12-2021
Skills
- Health screening
- Medical assessment
- Infectious disease control
- Health care consultation
- Chart updating
- Ventilator support
- IV management
- Diabetes management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient care planning
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Duke Regional Hospital
11.2024 - Current
PRN Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Home Health Care & Companion Agency
03.2023 - 10.2024
Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
10.2022 - 08.2023
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Christian University
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