wisdom james
Durant ,Mississippi
Summary
Compassionate RN versed in caring for diverse populations and conditions. Supports patient comfort, safety and privacy with stringent adherence to established protocols. Proactive educator with expertise in wound care and EMR system updates.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
- Streamlined the admission process for patients, resulting in reduced waiting times and improved patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient safety by identifying and addressing potential risks and implementing preventative measures.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families, fostering trust and rapport during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse
Merritt Health
02.2023 - Current
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques
- Helped treat patients' conditions and alleviate symptoms by administering oral, IV, and intramuscular medications
- Cared for patients' wounds and promoted recovery by dressing, cleaning, and redressing areas
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Merit Health
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate medical assessments in the ER setting.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining triage processes and prioritizing critical cases.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Gila Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Triaged patients to determine severity of concerns and prioritize care
- Administered life-saving measures to stabilize ill and injured patients
- Advocated for patient needs to facilitate care in emergency situations
- Assisted physicians with procedures to implement care
- Monitored, documented and communicated changes in vital signs to stay current on patient condition
- Explained patient condition to family members to foster supportive and compassionate environment
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs
- Monitored patient condition and assessed needs to provide best care and advice
- Observed and interpreted patient symptoms to communicate to physician
- Used established nursing processes to plan and optimize patient care.
Registered Nurse
St Dominic's Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques.
Assistant
Tuscaloosa ENT
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Kept clean, organized and well-stocked workspaces
- Prepared presentations, reports, special projects and other documents to support organizational objectives
- Completed ad-hoc projects to support personal events or family needs
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Examined and assessed patients, assisted with care plan development and managed medical charts
- Implemented and monitored patient care plans, recording and communicating patient condition as appropriate
- Communicated with physicians and other nurses to discuss patient status changes or care plan adjustments
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulations and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota12.2023
MSN -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2023
Associate Nursing -
Holmes Community College
Grenada, MS05.2022
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS05.2019
Diploma -
Durant Public School
Durant, MS05.2012
Skills
- Chart updating
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Medication administration
- IV management
- Wound care
- Family education
- Strong communication
- Feeding assistance
- Emergency response
- Discharge coordination
- Direct nursing care
- Problem-solving
- Ventilator support
- Documentation
- Patient stabilization
- Emergency triage
- Safety management
- Discharge planning
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Merit Health
10.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Gila Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Merritt Health
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Dominic's Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant
Tuscaloosa ENT
06.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
Capella University
MSN -
Capella University
Associate Nursing -
Holmes Community College
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
Holmes Community College
Diploma -
Durant Public School
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