Skilled Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient assessments and chronic disease management honed at Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital and Lasalle General Hospital. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and patient advocacy, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership, driving successful outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lasalle General Hospital
Jena, LA
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital
Alexandria, LA
05.2023 - 10.2023
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.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05.2023
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Patient and family advocacy
Clinical judgment
Wound Care
Care Planning
Patient Management
Care Plan Development
Licensed RN
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification