Chaquita Harris
Memphis
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Regional One Health Medical Center, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective patient education, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and fostering collaborative relationships within interdisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regional One Health Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and resolve concerns.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for seamless information sharing.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN12.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
ASU Mid-South
West Memphis, AR05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Licensed RN
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Relationship building
- Treatment Planning
- Blood and blood product administration
- Ostomy care
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regional One Health Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
ASU Mid-South
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