Traekeshia L. Gaymon
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Hardworking, quick learner and passionate new registered nurse with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Registered Nurse. Dedicated to giving the best quality care to patients. Effectively utilizes clear verbal and written therapeutic communication skills. Team-oriented and reliable with healthcare knowledge, and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
UF Health Shands Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Nursing Student
Chamberlain University College Of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Cared for patients in units, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered medications to 50 or more patients and monitored response to medications
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Children And Families, State Of Florida
Jacksonville, FL
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Works closely with law enforcement.
- Collects information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with case, as well as analysis of criminal, past service history, and other records;.
- Engages families to understand family's perspectives about family dynamics, challenges and solutions, identifies needs and determines level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court-ordered dependency services;.
- Assesses danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities in order to determine whether thechild is safe or not safe.
- Develops with family and other persons as necessary any required present and/or impending danger plans based on analysis of danger threats in operation;.
- Manages and modifies safety plans as necessary during the course of the investigation;.
- Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home;.
- Notifies state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate;.
- Provides written present and impending danger assessments;
- Completes Risk Assessment on families investigated and explains risk score to family;.
- Conducts any staffings required for families with risk scores that are High and Very High Risk;.
- Presents safety plan and impending danger assessment at case management case transfer staffing and participates in discussion as to recommended follow-up actions;.
- Provides families with services linkages to agency and community resources based on needs assessment and provides recommendations for thedevelopment of case plan to Case Manager;.
- Conducts initial/ongoing child present and impending danger assessments;.
- Develops with the family a signed Present Danger Plan and a signed safety plan for any identified threats and interventions;.
- Notifies state attorney, law enforcement, child protection team and other required individuals as appropriate.
- Schedules and gathers information for and participates in case staffing.
- Prepares appropriate reports/documentation in coordination with Children's Legal Services and provides testimony in court.
- Maintains thorough documentation in the client records/appropriate information system(s) and maintains organized client files.
- Reports indication of abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment to the Florida Abuse Hotline.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with child protective investigations such as community-based providers, Children's Legal Services, law enforcement, medical personnel, schools, and other community/agency resources.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
Office Clerk Intern
Langley Air Force Base
Hampton, VA
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided excellent customer services while greeting guests, visitors and vendors, who visited the reception’s desk.
- Provided accurate and timely administrative support in multiple areas, including composing, proofreading and editing a variety of documents including: general correspondence, agendas, and reports.
- Processed mail by retrieving, openings, sorting, and attaching related documents for distribution.
- Gathered and summarized information from files and documents for supervisors and fellow co-workers.
- Maintained and updated various lists, records, and files using Access, Excel and other databases assuring data is retrievable and properly archived.
- Ordered and maintained supplies and office equipment.
- Ensured sensitive and confidential information is kept private and secured.
- Adhered and enforces department’s policies and procedures.
- Maintained and monitored Outlook calendars to coordinate conference rooms.
- Answered and directed telephone calls.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
Office Coordinator
Fanatics
Jacksonville, FL
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Answer all incoming calls, take messages, and when necessary; greet and attend to all visitors.
- Greet all applicants, distribute application and monitor completion.
- Provide support to HR by developing memos, entering temporary labor information.
- Order office supplies for location on a daily basis.
- Manage vendor operations including food vendor relationships.
- Promote positive employee relations throughout the facility through active listening, referring employees to appropriate contacts while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
- Train and schedule relief/temporary receptionist as needed.
- Special projects as assigned by management.
- Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Organized team workload and prioritized tasks to streamline office functions in deadline-driven environment.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Security/Assistant Property Manager
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
- Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
- Moved throughout facility and among customers to remain aware of developing security situations.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective property management.
- Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local and federal housing requirements.
- Inspected common areas for cleanliness and notified maintenance of overflowing trash.
- Escalated major issues to property manager for immediate remediation.
- Attended staff meetings and took extensive notes to share with property manager.
- Established strong, professional relationships with residents by promoting team collaboration and delivering exemplary service.
- Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments and parking.
- Organized and participated in meetings to give residents opportunity to ask questions and provide forum for issues to be addressed.
- Kept accurate records of all resident and tenant correspondence.
Retail Store Clerk/Manager
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Managed and operated retail store.
- Procured and received store’s inventory.
- Maintained financial records and accounting system.
- Maintained strict accountability of inventory.
- Operated and maintained vending and cash collection machines.
- Developed marketing strategies and increased sells by 25%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL12.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Health Services Management
DeVry University
Chesapeake, VA02.2017
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chesapeake, VA2017
Associate’s Degree - Social Science
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA12.2015
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School
Vanceboro, NC06.2009
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assistance
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessments
- Sanitation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventive health
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - (Jan 2022-April 2023)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
UF Health Shands Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
Chamberlain University College Of Nursing
01.2019 - 12.2021
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Children And Families, State Of Florida
04.2018 - 11.2018
Office Coordinator
Fanatics
10.2017 - 04.2018
Office Clerk Intern
Langley Air Force Base
06.2016 - 09.2016
Security/Assistant Property Manager
United States Navy
10.2010 - 01.2014
Retail Store Clerk/Manager
United States Navy
08.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University School of Nursing
Bachelor’s Degree - Health Services Management
DeVry University
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management
Associate’s Degree - Social Science
Thomas Nelson Community College
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School