Registered Nurse Patient Care

LEVA MARIE

WRIGHT

************@*****.*** 256-***-****

SOMERVILLE, AL 35670

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Professionally trained Registered Nurse with 15+ years experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Responsible Registered nurse with excellent communication skills in healthcare. Experienced nurse with strong clinical & people skills. Hardworking Registered Nurse with many years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering patient care through effective education and communication. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

SKILLS

High level of autonomy

Strong clinical judgement

Patient evaluation/intervention

Problem resolution capability

Professional bedside manner

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Patient and family advocacy

Patient and family focused

WORK HISTORY

PCV, RN & Cardiac Service Line Float Pool, RN

Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL

4/18/2022- present

Med Surg RN Aya Healthcare San Diego, CA

UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL

2/7/2022-2/26/2022

Provide direct care to patients suffering from a variety of ailments and/or disease processes

Have a broad understanding of the workings of all body systems and be familiar with a sweeping number of illnesses

Coordinating care between a patient’s physician(s) and specialist(s)

Possess strong communication skills necessary to maintain and provide highly detail oriented and patient driven care

Admitting new patients

Monitoring vital signs

Administering medications

Operating and maintaining equipment (e.g., IV tubes, feeding tubes, oxygen tubes, catheters)

Performing tests and assessments

Documenting patient needs and progress

Providing wound care (especially if the facility does not have a wound care RN)

Facilitating transportation to a rehabilitation facility, long-term care facility, home, etc.

Providing support and education to patients and their family members/care givers

RN House Supervisor Southern TN Regional Health Systems (STRHS)-Winchester, TN

07/2021-12/04/21

Manages guidance and counseling activities for staff on the designated shift.

Manages activities, nursing care,and the execution of nursing and hospital policies during the schedules shift.

Assists in interpreting hospital policy and state law as related to the nursing service. Also assists in evaluating and formulating policies, procedures, decisions, and solutions related to the nursing service.

Participates in hospital safety procedures and programs.

Coordinates activities through the charge nurse.

Reviews nursing staffing patterns, checks attendance, and revises the daily staff schedule as necessary.

Informs the Director of Nursing Services of activities, needs, problems, and unusual events.

Investigates and reports complaints.

Responsible for environmental control including infection control.

Stress Lab & Pre/post Cath Lab RN Crestwood Medical Center (CMC)- Huntsville, AL

06/2015 -07/2021

Prepare patients for surgery by confirming medications, allergies, & surgical consents.

Complete head-to-toe patient assessment

Successfully place IV's for patients on surgery day.

Give medications prior to surgery as per doctor orders.

Notify necessary staff/physicians of abnormal labs or patient status which could jeopardize patient(s) safety.

SICU/MICU RN Crestwood Medical Center (CMC)- Huntsville, AL 02/2005 - 05/2014

Adequately provided care for critically ill patients including those ventilated/sedated.

Also cared for behavioral health, chemically dependent, chronically/acutely ill, & surgical patients.

Successfully administered medications IV, by mouth, & via feeding tube as well as administer blood products when needed.

Assisted physicians with procedures at bedside.

Performed lab draws successfully.

Reported pertinent labs to physician(s).

Completed orders from doctors proficiently.

Gently provided family support for those in need of comfort in trying, stressful times Educated patient(s) & families on medications, procedures, possible/probable outcomes of patient(s).

Developed a rapport with Physicians & other disciplines providing assistance & developing plans for patient(s) care, treatment, & recovery.

Cardiac RN University Hospital - Augusta, GA

05/2004 - 05/2005

Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.

Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.

Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac arrhythmia.

Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psycho-social and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.

Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.

Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.

Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.

Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.

Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.

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

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.

Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

EDUCATION

Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT 04/2021

Master of Science: Nursing Leadership And Management

Western Governors University (WGU) - Salt Lake City, UT 04/2020

Bachelor Degree: Nursing

Southern Union State Community College - Opelika, AL 12/2003

Associate Degree: Nursing

AFFILIATIONS

Member of Sigma Theta Tau

CERTIFICATIONS

BCLS, ACLS and PALS Certified

REFERENCES

Michael Landers/CMC Cath Lab Director 256-***-****

Kim Sanders/CMC Cath Lab Charge Nurse 256-***-****

Hannah Landers/CMC Cath Lab Charge Nurse 931-***-****

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