Romika Wade
Columbia
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse seeking to obtain an advanced nursing degree. Strong, composed, and level-headed, can manage challenging patients in extremely stressful situations, have outstanding communication skills. Nurse Practitioner student elect to start in fall 2024.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
01.2022 - Current
- Document clinical status, monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamline emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
01.2008 - Current
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Regional Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC12.2023
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) -
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC12.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Trauma Nurse
- Stroke Assessment Nurse
- Lead Nurse
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Nurse Preceptor
- IV Insertion
- Triage Nurse
Certification
- BLS CERTIFIED
- Basic Dysrhythmia Certification
- ACLS certified 2024
- PALS certified 2024
- TNCC certified 2022
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) 2024
Careerrelatedexperience
NEPQR-MHTP- nurse-led mobile unit providing care in rural and underserved areas (HRSA-led grant that aims to expand nursing education by emphasizing leadership, practical communication skills, and innovative technological methods), Family Health Center, in collaboration with Claflin University
Student scholarship program
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
01.2008 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Regional Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Claflin University
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) -
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
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