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