Salexcia Durden
Chesapeake,United States
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing assigned tasks.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
IMC/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
Orthopedic/Med Surge Registered Nurse
Mary Immaculate Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Cerfied Nursing Assistant
Mary Immaculate Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Tidewater Medical Training
Hampton, VA04.2019
Skills
- Epic Trained
- Empathy and Compassion
- Proficient in Excel
- Microsoft
- PowerPoint
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Patient education
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Patient Assessments
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/05/26
NIHSS Stroke Certified
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Sentara Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
IMC/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2024
Orthopedic/Med Surge Registered Nurse
Mary Immaculate Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
Cerfied Nursing Assistant
Mary Immaculate Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Tidewater Medical Training