Veva Andrews
Saint Louis,Missouri
Summary
Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience providing direct patient care to adults in an acute care setting. Clinical background in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Rehabilitation Nursing. Recent work environment involved providing direct residential and patient care to retired Jesuits with Dementia/Alzheimers who were unable to care for themselves.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
US Central And Southern Provinces, SJ
Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Agency Nurse
Nursefinders
Saint Louis, Missouri
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed all elements of care, such as patient evaluations, care plan development, treatment and medication administration and patient education.
- Reviewed and revised patient care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care as directed in care plans and conducted routine head-to-toe evaluations.
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing
University of Missouri Hospital-Columbia, MO
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided direct patient care in an acute care environment utilizing the nursing process along with the Standards of Care and Nursing Policies and Procedures of UMHS.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing
, St. Louis University Hospital-5 South Neurosurgery
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing
Mercy Hospital-Springfield, MO
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Provided direct patient care in an acute care environment utilizing the nursing process under the guidance of the Standards of Care and Nursing Policies and Procedures for Mercy Hospital.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center-Santa Fe, NM
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Utilized the nursing process to deliver nursing care to patients in an Acute Medical-Surgical clinical environment.
- Provided direct nursing care using the Standards of Care and current operating Nursing Policies and Procedures of Christus St. Vincent Hospital.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
, Rhode Island Hospital
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Utilized the nursing process to deliver nursing care to patients in Acute Medical-Surgical and Telemetry clinical setting in a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Provided direct nursing care in accordance to Lifespan/RIH Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, and current Policies and Procedures of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses.
Travel Nurse- unit based on 5 South Telemetry/Medical-Surgical
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (Intelistaf/Medical Staffing Network Agency)
1638 Owen Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Utilized the nursing process to deliver direct patient care to patient's diagnosed with CHF, Cardiomyopathies, Sepsis, ESLD, Alcohol withdrawal, and Pneumonia in a safe and proficient manner.
- Provided direct nursing care based upon the Standards of Care and current operating Nursing Policies and Procedures of CFVMC.
- Assisted unit with achieving high patient satisfaction remarks and CME compliance.
Travel Nurse-Unit based PSU
Inova Loudon Hospital (Supplemental Healthcare Staffing Agency)
44045 Riverside Parkway Leesburg, Virginia 20176
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Utilized the nursing process to deliver direct patient care to patient's with the diagnoses of post operative orthopedic replacements, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Urological disorders.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance to Inova Hospital Systems Standard of Nursing Practice and current Policy and Procedures.
- Assisted and mentored fellow staff members with the transition of EMR charting from McKesson to Epic.
Travel Nurse-unit based 5 South Telemetry/Medical-Surgical
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (Supplemental Health Care Staffing Agency)
1638 Owen Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302
10.2012 - 01.2013
- As described on previous employment.
Travel Nurse-unit based 6E
Ben Taub General Hospital (Supplemental Health Care Staffing Agency)
1504 Ben Taub Loop Houston, Texas 77030
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Utilized the nursing process to deliver direct patient care to patient's diagnosed with Upper and Lower GI bleeds, ETOH withdrawal, CHF, cardiac dysrhythmias, Acute and Chronic Renal Failure, and DKA.
- Provided direct patient care in safe and proficient manner utilizing the Nursing Standards of Practice and current Policies and Procedures of the Harris County Health System.
Agency Nurse-unit based 5 South Neurosurgery
Saint Louis University Hospital (Medical Staffing Network)
Saint Louis, MO
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Provided direct patient care in a safe and proficient manner to patient's with the diagnoses of SDH, post-surgical craniotomies, AVM and surgical repair, Seizures, Cellulitis, Sepsis, and Trauma.
- Provided direct nursing care utilizing the Nursing Standards of Practice and current Policies and Procedures in effect for SLU Hospital.
Agency and Per-Diem RN
Nursefinders Staffing Agency
950 St. Francis Place Suite 108 Clayton, MO 63105
06.2010 - 10.2010
- Utilized the nursing process to deliver direct patient care in a comprehensive rehabilitation setting according to the patient's needs and plan of care.
Staff Nurse 8100 High Risk Cardiology
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza Saint Louis, MO 63110
07.2004 - 08.2009
- Utilized the nursing process to deliver direct nursing care to patient's diagnosed with CHF, Cardiomyopathies, Dysrhythmias, ACS, post MI, and post cardiac procedures and interventions in a safe and proficient manner.
- Provided direct patient care using the current Standards of Nurse Practice and Policies and Procedures of the BJH system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dillard University
1993
Skills
- Utilize assessment and analytical skills while exercising sound judgement to assess situations and implement appropriate interventions
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills to interface with patients, family members, caregivers, physicians, and support representatives to provide quality patient care
- Ability to manage competing priorities that require multitasking while effectively fostering the delivery of superior patient care
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patients PHI and medical records by adhering to HIPAA guidelines
- Demonstrate calm and professional manner with patients, family/caregivers, and interdisciplinary staff to deliver excellent patient care
Licensure
Compact Nursing License State of Missouri
#139378
#139378
Timeline
Staff Nurse
US Central And Southern Provinces, SJ
01.2019 - 08.2022
Agency Nurse
Nursefinders
04.2017 - 12.2018
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing
02.2016 - 08.2016
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing
01.2016 - 03.2017
Travel Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing
01.2016 - 04.2016
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
09.2015 - 12.2015
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
09.2014 - 08.2015
Travel Nurse- unit based on 5 South Telemetry/Medical-Surgical
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (Intelistaf/Medical Staffing Network Agency)
06.2013 - 12.2013
Travel Nurse-Unit based PSU
Inova Loudon Hospital (Supplemental Healthcare Staffing Agency)
02.2013 - 05.2013
Travel Nurse-unit based 5 South Telemetry/Medical-Surgical
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (Supplemental Health Care Staffing Agency)
10.2012 - 01.2013
Travel Nurse-unit based 6E
Ben Taub General Hospital (Supplemental Health Care Staffing Agency)
01.2012 - 09.2012
Agency Nurse-unit based 5 South Neurosurgery
Saint Louis University Hospital (Medical Staffing Network)
07.2011 - 12.2011
Agency and Per-Diem RN
Nursefinders Staffing Agency
06.2010 - 10.2010
Staff Nurse 8100 High Risk Cardiology
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
07.2004 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dillard University
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