Aisha Knight
Corinth
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical-Surgical/Critical Care Unit RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2026 - Current
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
Nurse Manager
Magnolia Regional Health Center
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Led over 40 nursing staff members to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient care challenges and improve outcomes.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak times while controlling labor costs.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation to optimize departmental operations effectively.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Medical-Surgical RN
Magnolia Regional Health Center
06.2019 - 11.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing - Leadership & Management
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Mississippi Board of Nursing, April 2019 – present
- Tuberculosis Surveillance and Testing, May 2023 – May 2028
- ACLS & BLS, November 2025 – November 2027
Timeline
Medical-Surgical/Critical Care Unit RN
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Nurse Manager
Magnolia Regional Health Center
11.2024 - 02.2026
Medical-Surgical RN
Magnolia Regional Health Center
06.2019 - 11.2024
Master's of Science in Nursing - Leadership & Management
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Mississippi
Awards and Honors
Florence Nightingale Award, December 2023, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, December 2023 - present