Yoshi Sophia Turner
Luling,La
Summary
Conscientious Nurse with an aptitude for coordinating parents, faculty and healthcare professionals to ensure a complete system of care for students. Educated in public health and familiar with health and safety compliance. Offering 10 years of experience. Proactive Nurse dedicated to providing accurate diagnoses and comprehensive care plans. Responsible team player with a 10-year background promoting healthy lifestyles among patients of all ages. Expertise in monitoring health of medically fragile and handicapped patients and providing first aid. Recognized for compassionate, helpful demeanor and strong communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Nurse Specialist
Metropolitan Human Services District
New Orleans, LA
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessment data and physician orders.
- Provided education and support for patients and their families about illness prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
- Assessed patients to determine medical history, physical condition and needs.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan of care.
- Conducted research related to evidence-based practice initiatives to improve the quality of healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop protocols for patient management strategies.
- Initiated referrals when necessary for additional services or treatments not provided by the facility.
- Mentored new nurses and nursing students while providing guidance on best practices in a specialty area.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities with social workers, case managers, therapists, home health agencies., ensuring continuity of care post-discharge.
- Analyzed laboratory results, imaging studies, vital signs trends, medications side effects and interactions., to identify potential problems or deviations from expected outcomes.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives targeting improved patient safety outcomes.
- Educated staff regarding infection control measures such as hand hygiene techniques as well as bloodborne pathogen protocols.
Addiction Nurse Specialist
Avenues Recovery-Townsend
New Orleans, La
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Wound Care Nurse
Marrero Healthcare
Marrero, La
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper documentation related to wound care treatments.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based upon assessment findings.
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
- Monitored vital signs during wound care procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Ordered laboratory tests as needed for diagnosis of underlying conditions that may affect wound healing processes.
Wound Care Nurse
St. Catherine Memorial Hospital
New Orleans, La
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05-2027
Licensed Practical Nurse -
A&W Healthcare Educators
03.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant -
River Parish Tech. College
11.2006
Medical Coding and Billing -
Remington College
01.2003
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Quality Improvement
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Supervision
- Records Review
- Case Documentation
- Medical Documentation
- Staff Education
- Patient Relations
- Reviewing standards of care
- Creating medical exhibits
- Staff Training
Professional Accomplishments
Created a better method of communication between the doctors and office staff by adding a dialog box into the KIPU system so that any issues could be addressed in a timely fashion. Created and streamline tapers and medication orders for KIPUWORKS. Created a short cut guide to completing necessary steps to input information for new hires into the Cerner Electronic Medical Record and KIPU systems. Assistant to the doctor for patient medication request and detox tapers Responsible for training new hires and patients on the importance of properly dosing while taking Suboxone. Maintain a supervisory role of all medication nurses. Responsible for the timely submission of medications from the pharmacy for all patients. Responsible for making appointments deemed necessary by the doctors on duty. Responsible for the administration of Vivitrol and Sublocade injections. Responsible for detox protocol on all patients during treatment.
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- One of the nurses on the Nurse Guild at True Vine Baptist Church.
- Volunteer work for several different organizations.
- Member of Gamma Phi Delta
Timeline
Addiction Nurse Specialist
Metropolitan Human Services District
01.2020 - 09.2023
Addiction Nurse Specialist
Avenues Recovery-Townsend
02.2017 - 01.2020
Wound Care Nurse
St. Catherine Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2017
Wound Care Nurse
Marrero Healthcare
06.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Licensed Practical Nurse -
A&W Healthcare Educators
Certified Nursing Assistant -
River Parish Tech. College
Medical Coding and Billing -
Remington College
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