Yrral Lay
OKLAHOMACITY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic approaches and effective communication.
I love learning new skills and I have an open mind. I am eager to learn new skills and meet new people while working at your facility.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient assessment and emergency response techniques.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores and reduced wait times in emergency department.
- Charge nurse: supervising nurse and nurse tech staff members, managing break schedules, intervening in emergency situations and de-escalating situations involving staff, patient's, and families.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients, identifying critical changes in condition and implementing timely interventions.
- Provided education to patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
- This was a 3 week travel nursing assignment with AMN, Nurse Choice: EMR Project, facility was transitioning from Meditech to EPIC. Assisted in training nursing staff on the new EPIC electronic medical record program as a super user.
- Provided education to patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, increasing accuracy and efficiency of patient information management.
Registered Nurse
Kiaser-Kaiser Sunnyside
05.2021 - 06.2021
- 6 week travel assignment with AMN, Nurse Choice for emergency nurse staffing to aid in the care of COVID patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients, identifying critical changes in condition and implementing timely interventions.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, increasing accuracy and efficiency of patient information management.
- Provided education to patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Participated in nursing committees aimed at improving clinical practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
01.2021 - 04.2021
- This was a 12 week assignment through AMN, Nurse Choice with critical need for nursing staff to care for influx of patients with COIVD.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2018
Skills
- Licensed nursee
- BLS
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Staff supervision
- ADL assistance
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Treatment Planniing
- Care and management of drains, chest tubes, and central lines
- Other Medsurgical Nursing Skills; looking forward to discussing skills further during the interview process
Certification
- Licensed RN (Multistate) - R0130786 (exp. 03/31/2028)
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Kiaser-Kaiser Sunnyside
05.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College