Rokia Dixon
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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
Archbold Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Student Nurse Extern
Archbold Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Improved communication between healthcare team members by accurately documenting patient information and progress.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Georgia Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Phlebotomist
Archbold Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College
Chicago, IL05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville12.2022
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wiregrass Technical College
Valdosta Ga12.2020
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Wiregrass Technical College
Valdosta, GA12.2018
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA05.2010
Skills
- Chart Updating
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Infection Control Measures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Licensed RN
- Patient Care Planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Archbold Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Archbold Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Georgia Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Phlebotomist
Archbold Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Wiregrass Technical College
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Wiregrass Technical College
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
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