Myesha Anderson
Madison Heights,VA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with nineteen years of healthcare experience. Expertise in providing compassionate quality patient care in long-term and acute care settings. Thoroughly organized and able to multitask effectively to meet patient needs. Considered a productive team player and able to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Centra Health
07.2019 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to five high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to six patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over five patients daily.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Halifax Reginal Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- 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 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lewis Gale Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Centra Health - (Guggenheimer)
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges .
- Cared for over thirty LTC patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Health And Rehabilitation
02.2011 - 08.2017
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2004 - 05.2009
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05.2019
Nursing Diploma
Centra School of Practical Nursing
Lynchburg, VA12.2010
Nursing Aid Progam
Generation Solutions
Lynchburg, VA10.2004
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- Tracheostomy Care
- Adaptability
- Confident
- Detailed oriented
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Current CPR and ACLS
- Preceptor
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Halifax Reginal Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lewis Gale Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Centra Health
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
Centra Health - (Guggenheimer)
05.2017 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Health And Rehabilitation
02.2011 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center
10.2004 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
Nursing Diploma
Centra School of Practical Nursing
Nursing Aid Progam
Generation Solutions
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