Veronica Brown Watkins
Jackson,MS
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 18+ years of nursing experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Leadership skills with background in inpatient and outpatient settings. Reliable with ability to guide and provide great problem solving skills. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Currently working as a Registered Nurse Case Manager on a 10-bed burn/medical unit and a 10-bed burn intense care unit
- Daily assessments and communication with the attending and burn physician to coordinate the discharge needs of patients.
- Performed charge nurse duties such as unit leader, set nurse assignments, preceptorship, and patient education.
- Enhance interdisciplinary team communication through regular case meetings, rounding, and promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse
OR Nurses Nationwide
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Worked two extended travel nurse assignments at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN
- Worked on 24 24-bed cardiac med/ surg unit caring for patients with a wide variety of illnesses from CHF to post-cardiac catheterization
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Nurse Choice
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Worked a 13-week travel nurse assignment at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN
- Worked on 24 24-bed cardiac med/ surg unit caring for patients with a wide variety of illnesses from CHF to post-cardiac catheterization
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Fastaff Travel Nursing
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked on a 10-week travel nurse assignment at Temple University Hospital, trauma center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Performed pre-procedure admissions and post-procedure discharge care for endoscopy patients.
- Assisted with training and conversion to EPIC.
Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Travel Nursing
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Worked on a 13-week travel nurse assignment at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock Arkansas
- Worked on a Clinical Decision Unit/ Medical Surgical Unit
- Assessed needs, administered medication, and documented care while awaiting transfer or discharge decisions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Travel Nursing
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked on a 13-week travel nurse assignment at Mercy Endoscopy Clinic, Springfield, MO
- Performed pre-procedure admissions and post-op discharge recovery care for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures.
Registered Nurse
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
07.2000 - 12.2015
- Worked in Ambulatory/Outpatient Services for eight years.
- Performed pre- and post-surgery care. Assisted physicians with surgical procedures.
- Administered outpatient chemotherapy and infusions
- Worked as a pre-admissions nurse.
- Worked as charge nurse and leader on medical surgical and ambulatory care unit. Worked directly with Nurse Manager to coordinate nurse assignments and patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL11.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS06.2005
Skills
- Computer skills: EPIC, and Aidin
- Goal Setting
- Patient Advocacy
- Shared Governance
- EMR / EHR
- Decision making
- Time management
- Care Management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
OR Nurses Nationwide
02.2017 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Nurse Choice
11.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Fastaff Travel Nursing
07.2016 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Travel Nursing
04.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
The Right Solutions Travel Nursing
12.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
07.2000 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing -
East Central Community College
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