Registered Nurse Nursing Care
Resume:
Theratha King
Pine Bluff, AR *****
************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Resourceful registered nurse with 4 years of experience in providing skilled nursing care in home settings and telehealth environments. Proven ability to reduce hospital readmission rates through effective patient education and personalized care. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and advocating for patient welfare. Certified in CPR and BLS, with a strong focus on chronic disease management and cultural sensitivity. Work Experience
Urgentivist Extender
Optum at home-United Healthcare-Pine Bluff, AR
August 2023 to Present
• Provided skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, assessing and monitoring their health status
• Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques
• Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and medication adherence for chronic disease management
• Managed wound care including dressing changes, pressure ulcer prevention strategies, and infection control measures
• Assisted physicians during home visits by providing necessary information about the patient's condition
• Evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans through ongoing assessment of patient responses
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by through effective patient education on self-management techniques
• Achieved an average patient satisfaction rating through attentive listening and personalized care
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse populations, respecting individual beliefs and customs
Registered Nurse (RN)
Jefferson Regional Medical Center-Pine Bluff, AR
July 2022 to Present
• Provided direct patient care to a diverse population of medical-surgical patients, including pre- and post-operative care, medication administration, wound care, and monitoring vital signs
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on assessment findings and physician orders
• Monitored patients' conditions closely, recognizing any changes or deterioration in health status promptly and taking appropriate action
• Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to hospital policies and procedures while ensuring patient comfort and pain management
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times such as end-of-life care or unexpected outcomes
• Demonstrated proficiency in using electronic health record systems (EHR) for documentation, order entry, and retrieval of patient information
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Jefferson Regional Medical Center-Pine Bluff, AR
February 2021 to Present
Job duties includes providing routine care, Administering medications to patient's, observing patients' health, assisting doctors and registered nurses, and communicating with patients and their families, and supervising
CNA's.
LPN Charge Nurse
Eastpointe Healthcare-Star City, AR
April 2008 to Present
Case manager experience, As Lpn duties I Administers nursing care in a home setting environment. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Advocate patient welfare, and serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare providers. Assisted Patient with medication reconciliation.
Also provided teaching and education to patient and families. LPN
Lincoln Heights Healthcare-Pine Bluff, AR
November 2013 to October 2017
Case manager experience, As Lpn duties I Administers nursing care in a home setting environment. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Advocate patient welfare, and serve as a liaison between patients, their families, and healthcare providers. Assisted Patient with medication reconciliation.
Also provided teaching and education to patient and families. Certified Nursing Assistant
Star City Nursing Center-Star City, AR
February 2002 to March 2009
Job duties were to provide care to resident's and assist with obtaining vital signs, ensuring safety, and transfers, and ADLs such as feeding, grooming, toileting, meals, and dressing in nursing home setting. Certified Nursing Assistant
Gardner Nursing Home-Star City, AR
February 2001 to September 2002
Job duties were to provide care to resident's and assist with obtaining vital signs, ensuring safety, and transfers, and ADLs such as feeding, grooming, toileting, meals, and dressing in nursing home setting. Education
Associate's degree in Nursing
Baptist College of Health College - Little Rock, AR January 2020 to December 2020
Diploma in Nursing-LPN
Southeast Arkansas College - Pine Bluff, AR
August 2006 to December 2008
High school diploma in General
Star City High School - Star City, AR
August 1996 to May 2000
Nursing Licenses
RN
Expires: June 2022
State: AR
Skills
• Patient care
• Laboratory Experience
• Home health
• LPN (10+ years)
• Medication Administration
• Experience Administering Injections
• Critical Care Experience
• Experience with telehealth and remote services (2 years)
• Registered Nurse (4 years)
• Tube Feeding
• Vital Signs
• Hospice Care
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
RN
February 2021 to February 2026
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