Walisa White
Jackson
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Parkland Health Center
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Infinity Health Services And Infiniti Health Care
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Precision Healthcare Staffing
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hinds County Detention Center
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mississippi State Veterans Home
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2021
Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12.2016
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Medication Administration
- Diabetes Management
- Well Visit Procedures
- Collecting Vitals
- Intake and Discharge
- Intravenous Therapy
- First Aid
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Parkland Health Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Infinity Health Services And Infiniti Health Care
02.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Precision Healthcare Staffing
09.2021 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hinds County Detention Center
11.2018 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mississippi State Veterans Home
03.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing
Jones County Junior College
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