RAYMECHIA WEST

**** ******** *****, *********, ******* 30294 C: 706-***-**** acqima@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with a comprehensive knowledge of direct

patient care, nursing procedures, healthcare administration policies and caseload

management. Resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems with meticulous regard for

detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Professional and

articulate - skilled interacting with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Maintains composure and makes decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful

environments. Without fail, projects a polished, positive and professional demeanor.

Skill Highlights

Registered Nurse with 10 years of Managed patients on a surgery and

experience in health care preoperative floor

Skilled in nursing on a telemetry floor Managed patients in a family practice

Dealt with patients that have cardiac unit

and heart issues Taken care of mother and babies on a

Managed patients on a labor and delivery unit

medical/surgical floor Taken care of gastroenterology

Patients

Professional Experience

RN, Case Manager Sep 2013 to Apr 2015

Blue Cross Blue Shield - Atlanta, Ga

Perform Utilization review and Case Management

Health Coaching by providing health and wellness information to members

Responsible for performing discharge planning and identifying alternate treatment

programs that provide medically necessary, potentially cost effective services

Consult with physicians, providers, members, and other resources to assess, plan,

facilitate implementation, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options and services

required to meet an individual’s health needs.

Use communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective

outcomes

Serve as liaison to providers, physicians, and members.

Licensed Practical Nurse Jan 2010 to Jan 2011

Martin Army Community Hospital - Ft. Benning, Georgia

Provided Nebulizer treatments

Drew blood for testing and labs

Checked patients vital signs

Assisted physicians with minor procedures

Inserted and removed IV's.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry and Surgery May 2004 to Mar 2014

Doctors Hospital - Columbus, GA

Managed care for telemetry patients through discharge

Watched heart monitors and monitored patients with cardiac issues

Charted accurately through observing and monitoring patient progress

Provided education on procedures and diagnoses to patients and family

Supervised as charge nurse for other staff nurses and nursing assistance's

American Heart Association (AHA) Health care provider CPR certification

Cared for ambulatory surgical pts-(pre/post surgical) floor

Monitored vital signs

Monitored intake and output

Performed finger sticks for blood glucose monitoring

Placed and removed IV's

Placed and removed Foley catheters

Placed and removed NG tubes

Admitted patients and performed a thorough admission history

Provided treatment and referrals for a broad range of patients

Worked with physicians to plan and implement care

Treated patients suffering from trauma and others

Medical Supply Specialist

United States Army - Fort Benning, Ga

Stocked medical supplies

Managed medical supplies for issue

Licensed Practical Nurse

Canterbury Health Facility - Phenix City, AL

Gave medications

Performed dressing changes

Performed finger sticks for blood sugar levels

Charted to observe patient progress

Supervised as charge nurse for other nurses and nursing assistants

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science, Nursing

Chattahoochee Valley Community College - Phenix City, Alabama

High School Diploma, College Preparatory

Carver High School - Columbus, Georgia

Graduated with a GPA of 3.0

Received HOPE scholarship

High School Diploma

GPA: 3.0

Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Advanced Cardiac Arrhythmia Certification

Registered Nurse-State of Georgia

References

References Available Upon Request

May 2004-

Oct 1998 to Current

Jan 2003 to Jan 2005

May 2004

June 1998

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