Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Nursing Licenses
Timeline
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Yvette West

Yvette West

Missouri City,TX

Summary

Seeking a long term position in an acute care setting, providing compassionate patient care.

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths 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

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Floor Nurse

HCA Healthcare Inc.
03.2024 - Current
  • Utilized Meditech to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.

RN Charge Nurse

CHRISTUS Health
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Floor nurse/ charge nurse on gastro unit

Travel Registered Nurse

Prolink
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Worked on Covid units as float RN

RN Travel Nurse

AHS Staffing
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Worked 13 week assignments at HCA hospital in Texas areas

Travel Nurse

AHS Staffing
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • 13 week assignments in Med/Surg unit

Home Infusion Nurse

CORAM CVS INFUSION
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Home health infusion

Registered Nurse

Northwest Medical Center Tucson
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Medical/oncology nurse

Oncology Nurse

Banner University Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
  • Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
  • Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
  • Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.

CLINICAL NURSE

MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
01.2010 - 10.2016
  • Administered chemotherapy to patients with Lymphoma/Myeloma
  • Followed protocols for Phase 1 clinical trials
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team for holistic patient care
  • Proficient in the use of Cerner and EPIC
  • Assisted in basic wound care procedures
  • Proficient in providing care to trach patients
  • Motivated team to work together for patient needs
  • Trained and orientated new clinical staff

PATIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR

MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Coordinated patient placement on the unit
  • Transcribed doctor orders onto written MARS
  • Admitted/discharged patients onto the unit
  • Filed nursing notes, progress notes, and doctor notes into the charts
  • Motivated team to work together for patient needs

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Experienced in caring for patients that were receiving chemotherapy
  • Assisted in basic wound care procedures
  • Proficient in providing care to trach patients
  • Executed proper procedures for ADL's and rehabilitation activities
  • Motivated team to work together for patient needs
  • Trained and orientated new clinical staff
  • Analyze inventory and stocking of medical supplies and equipment
  • Provided family with knowledge and support for patient care

Education

Associate - Associate Degree in Nursing

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Houston, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Nursing
  • Epic
  • Clinical Trials
  • Oncology
  • Nurse management
  • Travel nursing
  • Med Surg
  • RN
  • Staff Nurse
  • Charge experience
  • Hospital
  • Medical Surgical
  • EMR Systems
  • Home Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Medication Administration
  • Cerner
  • Leadership
  • Hospital experience
  • Compassionate care
  • Physical assessments
  • Clinical judgment
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medication and IV administration

Certification

  • Compact State Nurse License, 2027-04-30
  • CPR Certification, 2025-09-30 to 2027-09-30
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), 2023-09-01 to 2025-09-30
  • ACLS Certification, 2025-09-01 to 2027-09-30

Languages

English

Nursing Licenses

RN, 2027-04-30, TX

Timeline

RN Floor Nurse

HCA Healthcare Inc.
03.2024 - Current

RN Charge Nurse

CHRISTUS Health
10.2022 - 12.2023

Travel Registered Nurse

Prolink
10.2021 - 10.2022

RN Travel Nurse

AHS Staffing
07.2020 - 10.2021

Home Infusion Nurse

CORAM CVS INFUSION
09.2019 - 07.2020

Travel Nurse

AHS Staffing
08.2019 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse

Northwest Medical Center Tucson
06.2018 - 07.2019

Oncology Nurse

Banner University Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018

RN, Medical-Surgical

Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2017

CLINICAL NURSE

MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
01.2010 - 10.2016

PATIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR

MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
01.2008 - 01.2010

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
01.2007 - 01.2008

Associate - Associate Degree in Nursing

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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