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Vera Peoples

Mobile,AL

Summary

Experienced registered nurse with nine years of diverse healthcare experience, committed to delivering high-quality patient care. I am seeking opportunities to apply my clinical skills and patient assessment expertise to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

University Hospital - University Health System
Mobile, AL
08.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare procedures and discharge instructions.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
  • Conducted routine assessments to monitor vital signs and overall health status.
  • Supported nursing staff in executing daily operations and enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in critical care settings.
  • Assisted with advanced life support procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Adapted to rapidly changing clinical situations, demonstrating flexibility in high-pressure environments.

Registered Nurse (contract)

Providence Health & Services (USA)
Mobile, AL
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment to ensure timely interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Responded effectively to emergency situations, utilizing critical thinking for rapid decision-making.
  • Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
  • Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
  • Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.

Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract)

Grace Pointe
Mobile, AL
01.2020 - 12.2023

Medication administration, trach care, foley care, peg tube care, NG tube care, insulin administration, documentation, vitals and maintain confidentiality.

Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract)

Mobile County Health Department
Mobile, AL
11.2020 - 12.2021

OB-GYN, Pediatrics, and Covid team Measuring hight and weight, vitals, recording medical history, collecting urine samples, drawing blood samples, administering vaccines, health screenings, administering medications, assisting the provider with medical procedures, such as coloscopy and endometrial biopsies, eye exams, diagnostic tests, adminstering covid and flu vaccinations, handling covid samples, administering Covid antibodies, and medication management.

Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract)

The Baldwin House
Spanish Fort, AL
08.2018 - 12.2019

Demonstrate team work, great leadership, provide palliative care, medication, and coordinate patient care

Licensed Practical Nurse (contract)

Crowne Health AndRehab
Mobile, AL
09.2017 - 01.2018

Weekend supervisor: demonstrate teamwork, integrity, critical thinking, time management, professionalism, great leadership, quality improvement, assist medication techs with medication administration, administer palliative medications to hospice patients, order supplies, and coordinate patient care

Licensed Practical Nurse

Twin Oaks Nursing Home
Mobile, AL
03.2017 - 10.2017

Medicare hall: Removal of staples, monitoring surgical incisions, dressing changes, wound care, cane and walker education, medication administration, admitting and discharging patients, reinforcing at-home care, overseeing operations on the unit, incident reports, maintaining confidentiality, performing assessments, catheter care, trach care/ suction, and tube feeding

Education

High School Diploma -

Mattie T. Blount High School
Eight Mile, AL
05-2007

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
08-2026

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
12-2023

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient management
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Taking vitals
  • Critical care
  • Medication distribution
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Precepting
  • Patient discharge
  • Performing ekgs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Procedure preparations
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management
  • Emergency care
  • Health screening
  • Cardiac care
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Long-term care
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Removing sutures
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Seizure management
  • At-risk patient care
  • Call triaging
  • Setting up referrals

Timeline

Registered Nurse

University Hospital - University Health System
08.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse (contract)

Providence Health & Services (USA)
03.2023 - 11.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract)

Mobile County Health Department
11.2020 - 12.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract)

Grace Pointe
01.2020 - 12.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract)

The Baldwin House
08.2018 - 12.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse (contract)

Crowne Health AndRehab
09.2017 - 01.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Twin Oaks Nursing Home
03.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

William Carey University

High School Diploma -

Mattie T. Blount High School

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Vera Peoples