Quadasia West
Stafford
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at INOVA, adept at critical care coordination and emergency response. Proven ability to manage patient flow and adhere to HIPAA protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. A confident problem solver with strong clinical assessment skills, dedicated to enhancing patient care and safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
INOVA
Alexandria
10.2022 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Spotsylvania
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
East Throughput Technician
Mercy Hospital
St. Louis
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Deployment of nursing staffing resources to facilitate cost effective coverage of staff for all shifts within multiple patient care areas in the East Community hospitals
- Placement of patients in an appropriate unit based on Physician order and identified criteria
- Proactive analysis and identification of staffing issues with a focus on resolution
- Facilitation of hospital throughput
- Collection of data as directed
Student Nurse
Christian Hospital
St. Louis
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Shadowed nursing staff to analyze patient conditions and learn hands-on skills
- Documented vital signs to report abnormalities to licensed nurse for evaluation
- Assisted with basic hygiene, skincare and nutritional and dietary needs to create positive patient experience
- Observed nursing professionals to learn patient care techniques
Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
Brooklyn
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Uphold data security and compliance with HIPAA protocols using multiple identification points and document verification
- Gathered blood samples from patients for tests and transfusions
- Completed accurate labels, paperwork and system records updates with patients' sample information and personal details
- Helped physicians' offices with diagnostic needs by prioritizing urgent tests
- Collected blood samples per written specifications and established protocols
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
St. Louis, MO08.2022
Skills
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Patient flow management
- Clinical Assessment
- Time management
- Electronic Health Record
- Problem Solving
- Confident
- Critical Thinker
- Emergency response
- Critical care coordination
Certification
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
02.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
INOVA
10.2022 - Current
East Throughput Technician
Mercy Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2022
Student Nurse
Christian Hospital
12.2017 - 08.2018
Phlebotomist
Sunrise Medical Laboratories
02.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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