Yolanda Duke
Amarillo
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, offering extensive experience in patient care and medical procedures. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes while adapting to the evolving demands of the healthcare environment. Expertise includes patient assessment, care planning, and meticulous medical documentation, all delivered with a compassionate approach. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, complemented by strong critical thinking and time management skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU/ Relief House Supervisor
Texas Specialty Hospital (Vibra Hospital of Amarillo)
09.2014 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
RN
Nursecore
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Administered medication and treatments through Point Click Care
- Collected and interpreted patient data
- Facilitated the plan of care
- Delivered patient education
- Formulated and evaluated health care plans
- Admitted patients
- Provided nursing care for up to 20+ patients per shift
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN
NURSECORE
05.2013 - 09.2014
RN
BSA Health System
12.2003 - 02.2013
RN
Palo Duro Nursing and Rehab
05.2000 - 12.2003
RN
Vivian's Nursing Home
04.1998 - 06.2000
Education
ADN - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05-1997
Skills
- Use nursing process, critical thinking to care for a diverse patient population, communicate with care team, physicians, and families (10 years)
- Nursing
- Supervising experience
- Employee evaluation
- Customer service
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- ICU Experience
- Critical care experience
- Acute care
- Documentation review
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records
- Vital Signs
- Employee Orientation
- Data entry
- Data collection
- EHR systems
- Discharge planning
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
Certification
- RN
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
Timeline
RN
Nursecore
05.2019 - 07.2022
RN, ICU/ Relief House Supervisor
Texas Specialty Hospital (Vibra Hospital of Amarillo)
09.2014 - Current
RN
NURSECORE
05.2013 - 09.2014
RN
BSA Health System
12.2003 - 02.2013
RN
Palo Duro Nursing and Rehab
05.2000 - 12.2003
RN
Vivian's Nursing Home
04.1998 - 06.2000
ADN - Nursing
Amarillo College
Assessments
- Electronic Medical Records Knowledge — Highly Proficient
- May 2019
- Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use.
- Full results: Highly Proficient
- First Aid — Proficient
- Measures a candidate's ability to identify treatments for common medical emergencies.
- Full results: Proficient
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
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