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Sukena E. Diamond

Colquitt,GA

Summary

16 years medical experience. Knowledge in different aspects of the medical field, geriatrics, pediatrics, psychiatrics, and general med-surgical patients. Experienced with Medical office settings, Hospital setting, and Nursing Home settings. I am familiar with Cerner computer system, CPSI, CPR AND BLS Certified.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Donalsonville Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Tech

Miller County Hospital Authority
11.2014 - Current
  • Assess patients alongside Nurse, check vitals signs, provide comfort, change bed linen, provide perineal care, grooming, assist with feeding
  • Administer medication alongside nurse, give IM, SUB Q, injections, administer oral medication, provide GTUBE/BOLUS feeding, Change wound dressings, suction vent/trachea patients
  • Obtain Fasting Blood Sugars
  • Responsible for Charting patients Data into computer, following up with /Nurse if patient has any changes that occur

Registered Nurse

Miller County Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • 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.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Office Medical Tech

Wiregrass Surgical Group
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Coordinate Scheduling patients for my supervisor
  • Setting up Consults for patients
  • Responsible for getting precertification’s approval by patients’ insurance for certain procedures
  • Assisting Provider with invasive office procedures
  • Ensure that all medications and equipment were stocked
  • Met with Medical Vendors alongside Provider
  • Experience with the Grits System for immunization
  • Checked and logged in all temperatures of the Refrigerators for vaccines

Education

Associates of Science - Nursing

Andrew College
Cuthbert, GA
05.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Bainbridge State College
Blakely, GA
03.2013

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Cultural competence
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Documentation
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Patient Examination
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • CPR/AED
  • Collecting vitals
  • EMR / EHR
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
  • Acute care expertise
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Treatment Preparation

Affiliations

  • HOSA (PREVIOUS MEMBER)
  • MENTOR (CHAMPS DANCE TEAM)
  • ACLS AND CPR CERTIFIED

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Donalsonville Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Miller County Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2023

Office Medical Tech

Wiregrass Surgical Group
06.2017 - 05.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Tech

Miller County Hospital Authority
11.2014 - Current

Associates of Science - Nursing

Andrew College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Bainbridge State College
Sukena E. Diamond