EPIC
Ssasha Roberts
Registered Nurse
Hampton,VA
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
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
09.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Wylliesburg, VA
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Patriots Colony
Williamsburg, VA
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA 05.2019 - 11.2020
Skills
Preventive health
Software
Point Carre Click
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
07.2019 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
05.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Patriots Colony
11.2018 - 07.2019
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