Victoria Harris
Byram,MS
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate. 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mississippi State Hospital
09.2012 - 05.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS07.2021
Career Certificate - Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
Vicksburg, MS07.2011
Skills
- Patient Management
- Limit Critical Care experience
- Team player
- Patient Assessments
- Physical assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Compassion and Empathy
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors
- Patient Monitoring
- Adaptability
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mississippi State Hospital
09.2012 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Meridian Community College
Career Certificate - Practical Nursing
Hinds Community College
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