LAKIESHA

SKIEF

ad1jhj@r.postjobfree.com

214-***-****

Dallas, TX 75214

To acquire a permanent position as a Registered Nurse and as FNP that will allow growth and more vital skills. Searching for a career to establish a solid foundation for critical thinking, enhance nursing skills, and further interest in career goals. Very self-motivated, positive, determined, very dependable, and a great team player who strives to accomplish set life goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Methodist Dallas Hospital - Registered Nurse

Dallas Texas • 12/2015 - Current

Parkland SICU Residency - Registered Nurse

Dallas, TX • 07/2014 - 11/2014

Parkland Jail Health, Henry Wade Juvenile Detention Facility - Registered Nurse

WORK HISTORY

Quad nurse: specializes in post-op ICD and or

pacemaker/catheterization pt's

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• Stroke assessment and NIHS certified

Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.

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Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.

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Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

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Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity

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• Performed, skin, and neuro assessments daily

• Performed Discharges, transfers, and admissions

Worked with Insulin drips, TPN, tube feedings, Pressor drips, IVIG drips, blood, and blood derivatives

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Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems

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• Worked well in setting, providing support and guidance Demonstrated strength in initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks

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• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships

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• Managed care from admission to discharge

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

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SKILLS

Primary Nursing Care Patient

Assessment Patient

Documentation JCAHO/ HIPAA/

OSHA Compliance Patient

Advocacy Patient Family

Education Patient

Privacy/Confidentiality

Medication Administration

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• Patient and Family Education

Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac

Care

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• Epic System

Preceptor of Students and New

Graduate nurses and Mentoring

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• Routine Examinations

Critical thinking and Decision-

Making

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South University

Savannah, GA • 07/2019

Master of Science: Family Nurse

Practitioner

FNP certified in 2021

400 refresher Clinical Hours

completed at Clinica Mi Doctor in

11/2022 due to certification

application expiring due to COVID

crisis slow to respond to

certification application.

no work experience: job seeking

EDUCATION

University of Texas in Arlington

Arlington, TX • 08/2013

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

El Centro College

Dallas, TX • 06/2011

Associate of Applied Science:

Nursing

El Centro College

Dallas, TX • 06/2009

Associate of Science: Science

Townview Magnet High School of

Health Profession

Dallas, TX • 05/2006

High School Diploma

• Outstanding Rising Star Award

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

2006- present Rising Star

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Transfer Award in 2009

Certificate in Achievement of the

Aerospace Scholars Program in

2009

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Presidents Honor Roll 2009-2010

Vice President Honor Roll 2011

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• Presidents Honor Roll

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Book Club and Student Council

Member

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• Rising Star

• 3.83 GPA

Dallas, TX • 01/2012 - 11/2014

VA Medical Center - Certified Nurse Assistant

Dallas, TX • 01/2010 - 01/2011

Neuro Skills - Rehabilitation Aide

Irving, TX • 01/2009 - 01/2010

Delegated assignments to LVNs, and Med Aide, Prioritize medical/ nursing sick call list

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• Pass medications to over 200 patients Precepted LVNs and RNs

• Provided health care to juvenile patients from ages 10-19years Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems

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• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback

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• Tech work on CLC-A

• Assist Certified Nurse Aides with residents

• Made beds (occupied & unoccupied)

• Took vital signs.

Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects

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• Worked with brain injury patients assisting them with their ADLs Developed and facilitated patient-specific stretching and strengthening programs

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• Performed treatment procedures to improve patient's functioning Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction

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Student Nurse Association from 2009 -2011Member of Phi Theta Kappa AFFILIATIONS

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