Erika Davies
Norfolk
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sentara Leigh Hospital, excelling in patient care management and advocacy. Proven ability to stabilize critical patients and educate families on care plans. Skilled in intravenous medication delivery and conflict management, ensuring high-quality care in diverse settings while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western Tidewater Regional Jail
02.2024 - Current
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provide direct nursing care to individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities.
- Administer medications, medical treatments and vaccinations according to facility protocol
- Monitor inmates for signs of health issues and take appropriate action.
- Reported reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates emotional and physical condition.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Norfolk07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University of The Potomac
DC06-2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL05-2007
Skills
- Nursing team leadership
- Patient care management
- Intravenous medication delivery
- Educational preceptor
- Strong Interpersonal Communication skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Conflict management
- Electric health record proficiency
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Ability to identify signs of illness or deteriorating health of a patient
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Daisy Award Nomination
The Daisy Award is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the compassionate contributions they make every day going above and beyond expectations.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Western Tidewater Regional Jail
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
University of The Potomac
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tuskegee University
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