LAMESHA CRITTON-KIRK

**** ***** ***** ******, ***** 76210 214-***-****

940-***-****

Objective

Seeking a rewarding position as a nurse in an acute setting where my passion for health care and my experience of 10 years can be utilized to the optimum level.

Professional Profile

B.S.N graduate with success in providing excellent nursing care to patients in conformance with established standards and hospital policies. Possesses good interpersonal skills and develops productive relationships with colleagues, patients, and staff at all levels.

Experience

UTSW-St Paul-3N(01/2005 to current) and St Paul Hospital under Daughters of Charity-Dallas,Texas (06/2001-12/2004)

Serves as charge nurse on 35 bed unit approximately 6 of 12 shifts per month, precepts new graduates and hires, and serves as resource to other floors and co-workers. Developed new hire orientation tool and trained employees into two different computer transitions and new alaris pump.

Delivers quality nursing care on an acute medical-surgical floor with patients ranging from adolescents to geriatric. Types of patients include chronic renal failure, diabetes, abdominal surgeries, dialysis, GI disorders, Cystic Fibrosis, etc. Educate patient and families on management of illnesses, nutrition, home care needs, and medications, etc. Completes audits for foley catheters and central lines to assist in maintaining infection control. Ensures that central lines, foley catheters, and IV tubing are changed per hospital policy.

Presbyterian Hospital of Denton- Denton, Texas (6/2005-current)

Possesses knowledge of the respective clinical area to include all equipment used, infection control, regulatory requirements, universal precautions and all other skills, including pharmacology and IV therapy, related to patient care delivery. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients’ rights in the delivery of care. Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient. Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills. Shows sensitivity when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers. Incorporates the nursing care process in the plan of care for optimal outcomes. Collaborates on a continuum the plan of care through communication with interdisciplinary teams, patients and families while addressing patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Manages conflict and delegates appropriately. Care Connect superuser.

TCN Staffing-Dallas, Texas-(8/26/03-3/24/05)

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with various facilities and departmental policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. Performs routine nursing care to assigned patients while utilizing universal precautions. Monitors patient progress and identifies any changed in status.

Homer Memorial Hospital-Homer , LA (5/2000-5/2001)

RN- Applies knowledge of nursing principles, methods and techniques involved in nursing care and accurately records observations. Leads, supervises, and helps practical nurses, aids, and auxiliary personnel in patient care. Delegates duties and provides nursing care according to physician orders.

Nurse Tech-Obtains vital signs accurately and reports abnormal findings to nurse. Responsible for patient safety and transport of patient to other departments.

Education

B.S.N. Grambling State University- December 2000

Skills

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses local and national member, Diabetic Educator, Peritoneal Dialysis,

ACLS and BLS certification, Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Co-chair of membership committee with AMSN local Dallas chapter