Natane Duffus Headley
Middletown
Summary
Experienced with patient care, emphasizing thorough assessments and tailored treatment plans. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to enhance patient well-being and satisfaction. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and collaborative practices, ensuring holistic and effective care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Inova Health Care Services
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed detailed pediatric assessments, diagnosing and treating common childhood illnesses.
- Conducted thorough assessments and developed individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Provided comprehensive pediatric care, including assessments and treatment plans, to ensure optimal child health.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Capital Women's Care
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted thorough assessments and developed individualized care plans for women's health patients.
- Provided comprehensive women's health care, including routine gynecological exams and prenatal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and patient-centered care in women's health.
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Student
Valley Health Urgent Care
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assessed incoming patients quickly and efficiently, determining the appropriate level of care required based on their symptoms.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and thorough documentation of patient interactions.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining the check-in process and optimizing nurse scheduling.
- Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Terry Sinclair Health Clinic
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed targeted interventions for high-risk patient populations, reducing hospital readmissions and improving long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to educate patients and families on self-care techniques, improving adherence to treatment plans and promoting overall health.
- Promoted health education within the community, leading presentations on various topics including diabetes management and immunizations.
- Implemented preventive care strategies through routine screenings and vaccinations, reducing the incidence of chronic illnesses among patients served.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing valuable insights to enhance healthcare delivery systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring timely interventions and treatment plans.
- Utilized telemedicine technology to provide remote consultations, increasing access to healthcare services for rural patients.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Circulating OR Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Anticipated potential needs in the operating room environment by maintaining an organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed for efficient workflow.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in perioperative nursing care.
- Preserved patient dignity and privacy throughout the surgical experience by advocating for their rights as part of a holistic approach to nursing care.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based practice guidelines for circulating nurses within the organization.
ICU Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall ICU operations and patient care delivery systems.
- Educated patients and their families on post-discharge care, promoting faster recovery.
- Managed procurement of ICU supplies, ensuring availability of essential items for patient care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avant Health Care Professionals
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
University Hospital of The West Indies Mona
09.2014 - 09.2018
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitoner
United States University
Chula Vista, CA09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingstion, Jamaica09-2013
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Advanced physical examination
- Clinical assessment
- Acute care management
- Immunization administration
- Health promotion
- Geriatric care
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Emergency care
- Medical charting
- Disease prevention
- Pediatric care
- Telemedicine
- Pharmacology
- Chronic disease management
- Psychiatric care
- Obstetric and gynecologic care
- Evidence-based practice
- Initial patient health assessment
- Collaborative care planning
- Reproductive health education services
- Cultural history
- Medical referral management
- Health education administration
- Clinical decision making
- Remote diagnostic analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Primary care
- Medication prescription
- Patient observation
- Prescription writing
- Electronic charting
- Suturing
Certification
- ANCC
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student
Inova Health Care Services
06.2024 - 07.2024
Nurse Practitioner Student
Capital Women's Care
06.2024 - 07.2024
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Student
Valley Health Urgent Care
06.2024 - 07.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Terry Sinclair Health Clinic
02.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Circulating OR Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
ICU Nurse
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
08.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avant Health Care Professionals
09.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
University Hospital of The West Indies Mona
09.2014 - 09.2018
- ANCC
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitoner
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Technology, Jamaica
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