Yolander Curry
Jackson,MS
Summary
Diligent professional nurse with over 30 years of experience and a proven knowledge of acute care facility, home health, management, and customer service offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, teaching and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-ICU
HCA
Houston
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
Registered Nurse IV
Kindred Healthcare
Los Angeles
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN Supervisor
Olympia Medical Center
Los Angeles
08.2009 - 02.2016
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
Registered Nurse
Coast Medical Services
Los Angeles
01.2019 - 02.2014
- Temporary nursing agency working full time hours at Southern California Hospital Culver City in ED/ICU and Cedars Marina in ED/ICU until full time position taken at Cedar Marina-ED
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Conduct specified laboratory tests.
Education
Master of Science - Education
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO05-2024
BSN Nursing - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO04-2022
A.S. Nursing -
Excelsior College
12.2004
Skills
- Medical Spanish
- Epic
- Mckesson
- Paragon
- Meditech
- Cerner
- Ventilator management
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Education
- Life-sustaining machines
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Evaluations
- Teaching strategies
- Presentation Skills
- Curriculum Creation
- Clinical education
Credentials Licenses
- LVN
- RN
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request
Affiliations
- Global Travel
- Medical Missions
Timeline
RN-ICU
HCA
02.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Coast Medical Services
01.2019 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse IV
Kindred Healthcare
12.2016 - 02.2022
RN Supervisor
Olympia Medical Center
08.2009 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Education
American Sentinel University
BSN Nursing - Nursing
American Sentinel University
A.S. Nursing -
Excelsior College
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