Urika Evans
Greenbelt,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive 28 year career history in direct patient care, 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. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Currently seeking new position as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Luminis Health DCMC
11.2010 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, gastrointestinal and coronary artery disease.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Adjunct Professor/Clinical Instructor
Prince George's Community College
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctor's Community Hospital
06.2008 - 11.2010
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2023
Master of Science - Nurse Educator
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2021
Skills
- Intakes and Discharges
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- ER Experience
- Pain Management
- Physical Assessment
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Anesthetic Administration
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Adult Advanced Life Support
- AGACNP-BC
Accomplishments
- Orchestrated group study focused on decreasing microorganism transmission and handwashing which resulted in decreased in patient nosocomial infections.
- Achieved increased Press Ganey patient satisfaction scores by introducing The Patient Experience Communication Scripting for Preop nursing staff.
- Spearheaded teaching port accessing class to ensure expertise and consistent quality of care.
- Recognized for improving hand washing compliance on surgical unit.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor/Clinical Instructor
Prince George's Community College
08.2016 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Luminis Health DCMC
11.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctor's Community Hospital
06.2008 - 11.2010
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Nurse Educator
Chamberlain University
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