Sequoia Watters-Parrish
Bessemer ,AL
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Tele
UAB Health Systems( Soliant Health )
Birmingham, AL
04.2023 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Tele
Crestwood Hospital-Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
01.2023 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis, Med Surg /Tele
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
10.2021 - 11.2022
- 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 high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis
Providence Regional Medical Center ( Excite)
Seattle, WA
04.2021 - 06.2021
- 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 exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Kaiser Ontario ( American Mobile )
Ontario, CA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
Registered Nurse, Preadmission Testing
Albany Medical Center- Faststaff
Albany, NY
11.2020 - 12.2020
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse Chronic Dialsysis
Frescenius Kidney Care
Birmingham, AL
10.2017 - 12.2020
- 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.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Birmingham, AL
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Tele
Andalusia Regional Medical Center ( AMN)
Andalusia, AL
05.2017 - 09.2017
- 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.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL09.2010
Skills
- Cognitive Psychology
- Diagnostic Software
- Crisis Resolution
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Monitoring Recovery
- Privacy Regulations
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Postoperative Complications
- Pain Management Techniques
- Update Electronic Charts
- Medical Charts and Records
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- PICC Lines
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Tele
UAB Health Systems( Soliant Health )
04.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Tele
Crestwood Hospital-Huntsville
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis, Med Surg /Tele
Grandview Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis
Providence Regional Medical Center ( Excite)
04.2021 - 06.2021
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Kaiser Ontario ( American Mobile )
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Preadmission Testing
Albany Medical Center- Faststaff
11.2020 - 12.2020
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
04.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse Chronic Dialsysis
Frescenius Kidney Care
10.2017 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Tele
Andalusia Regional Medical Center ( AMN)
05.2017 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University