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SUMMARYSKILLSEXPERIENCELAKEISHASMITHEMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEMemphis, TN 38125Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Care planning Medication and IV administration Wound cleaning/care expertise Acute and rehabilitative care Documentation and reporting Medication management Catheter and wound care Infant CPR certified Patient education and counseling Maintaining feeding pumps Palliative and Pain Management Utilization review Patient transfers and transitions Continuous assessmentsHOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER 10/2016 to Current Specialty Hospice Desoto County Mississippi - Olive Branch, MS Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plansCounseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care optionsMonitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effectsCounseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual supportAdvocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plansNURSE SUPERVISOR 07/2021 to 03/2024Parkwood behavioral hospital - Olive Branch, MS Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills. Kept clinical supplies at optimal levels.Managed performance of 20+-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.Worked closely with executives to administer operations, staff, resources and budget management.Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans. Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff. Provided case management, milieu management and emergency intervention. Maintained awareness of advances in modern medicine and operated computerized diagnostic equipment, data processing technology, sanitation protocol and life support machinery.Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.Educated team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.Determined medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review processes.Collaborated with providers to obtain required clinical information, supporting prior authorization determinations and individual inquiries.Applied medical criteria and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations.Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit. Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA. PEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE 04/2012 to 12/2021No Place Like Home - Collierville, TNDelivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminologyAdvocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plansMonitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plansMonitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effectsPSYCHIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE 10/2019 to 10/2020Youth Villages - Memphis, TNRecorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plansHOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE 07/2015 to 10/2016North Delta Hospice - Southhaven, MSCounseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual supportAdvocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plansDelivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient EDUCATION ANDTRAININGCERTIFICATIONScare optionsAssessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concernsREHABILITATION REGISTERED NURSE 08/2011 to 08/2012 Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center - Clarksdale, MS Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to plan rehabilitation programs Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths HOME HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE 10/2010 to 08/2011Arkansas Department Of Health - Helena, ARUtilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistanceEnsured that physicians were kept in the loop and notified of all changes in patients' conditionsProvided home health aide care providers with the training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectivesPEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE 06/2009 to 02/2010Helena Regional Medical Center - Helena, ARDelivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminologyCommunicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needsTreated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuriesMonitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effectsPhillips Community College of The University of Arkansas - Helena, AR Associate of Applied ScienceNursing, 06/2009 BLS Certification - Exp: February 2022