Wanda G.draper
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with experience in various clinical settings. Skills include patient education, health assessments, and administering medications, along with strong interpersonal communication abilities to build relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain composure, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort. In previous role, contributed significantly to improving patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Reg Nurse
woodland springs hospital
Conroe, TX
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving the hospital setting.
- Maintained accurate records of patient health information and treatment plans in electronic health record systems.
- Conducted pre-admission testing for surgical patients prior to procedures.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
larue carter hospital state of indiana
Indianapolis, IN
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
st vincent stress center
Indianapolis, IN
05.2005 - 08.2012
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Assessed and evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration and treatments to ensure safety of patients.
- Conducted rounds on all units to monitor patient condition and staff performance.
- Provided leadership in the delivery of quality nursing care by setting standards for practice, delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff nurses.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols for environmental cleanliness and safety standards.
- Communicated with family members regarding patient conditions, test results, medications or treatments provided during the shift.
- Reviewed lab values and diagnostic tests results; notified physician if outside normal range.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Reg Nurse
Marian Universary
Indianapolis, IN03-1993
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff development
- Medication and IV administration
- Healthcare ethics
- Direct nursing care
- Patient rights advocacy
- Nursing staff leadership
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Mental health care
- Medical chart management
Affiliations
- advid reader love to travel love to be in diverse setting meeting new people and trying new things
Certification
- phebotomy certified cpr basic life support cpi certified
community service
- local homeless shelter food distribution
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Reg Nurse
woodland springs hospital
09.2022 - 02.2024
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
larue carter hospital state of indiana
08.2012 - 07.2016
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
st vincent stress center
05.2005 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Reg Nurse
Marian Universary
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