Zana Mays
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Diligent and compassionate travel registered nurse with five years of experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing. Team-oriented and reliable with strong clinical knowledge, clear communication skills, and sound clinical judgement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Ashtabula County Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional care to patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Ohio State University Hospital East
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained different LDAs such as: Peripheral IV, Central lines, midlines, NG tube, corpak, vented tracheostomy, chest tub, PEG, urinary catheter, suprapubic catheter, nephrostomy, colostomy, FMS, and external catheter.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients post-op bypass surgery, stent placement, and pacemaker placement.
- Provided exceptional care to patients needing complex care in different unit settings like: cardiac units, stroke units, hematology/oncology units, ortho/trauma units, and observation units.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Santa Clara County Public Health
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained working knowledge of COVID-19 testing and vaccination procedures and ensured daily site logistics were operating smoothly.
- Acted as Clinical Reviewer to document any allergies and anticoagulant medications.
- Administered vaccines traveling to different sites daily.
- Entered data and vaccines into the EMR and/or lab system.
- Assessed and evaluated the immunization status and needs of patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland, OH
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and blood product transfusions for a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying arrhythmias, and updating LIP on changes.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of RNs, NDA/CNAs, and ancillary staff in a 44-bed unit.
- Conferred with LIPs to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches during night admissions.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs. Developed, initiated, managed, and modified individualized plans of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Warrensville Heights, OH06.2019
Skills
- IV placement and therapy
- Spanish proficiency
- NG Tube placement, care, and feeding
- Staff supervision
- Wound, trach, catheter, and ostomy care
- Epic EMR/EHR
- Performing EKGs
- Lab results interpretation
- Patient admission and discharge
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Decision making and attention to detail
Certification
- Registered Nurse, BSN, expires 10/31/2025
- ACLS, expires 02/2025
- BLS, expires 02/2025
Volunteer
Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 05/2018 - 01/2020
Cleveland, OH
Inspected, sorted and packed perishable and non-perishable food that was later distributed to direct feeding programs and the local community.
St. John's Jesuit Alumni Medical Mission, Summer 2010, 2011, & 2012
San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala
Served the San Lucas Toliman Parish by converting community building into a clinic with a triage area, clinic stations, and a pharmacy. Performed daily rotations that included each area of the clinic, attending approximately 250 patients a day. Learned the basics about diseases common in developing countries and how to treat them.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
05.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University