Cherica Chavis
Oakland
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse of 10 years. Adept at providing compassionate patient care and managing complex cases in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in wound care and post-operative recovery, leveraging critical thinking and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective patient treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse BICU
Our Lady Of Lourdes
05.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Administered patient assessments to develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery pathways.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and rehabilitation strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes in rehabilitation settings.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in rehabilitation care.
Treatment Nurse
Senior Village Nursing Home
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
- Supported infection control initiatives by adhering to strict hygiene standards when performing wound care tasks.
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative care to optimize patient recovery.
- Collaborated with orthopedic surgeons to develop individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana, LA05-2015
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified BLS, American Heart Association
- Certified ACLS, American Heart Association
- Certified ABLS, American Burn Association
- NIHSS,
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kaiser Permanente
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse BICU
Our Lady Of Lourdes
05.2025 - Current
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2024 - 08.2025
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes
01.2019 - 12.2023
Treatment Nurse
Senior Village Nursing Home
10.2018 - 03.2020
Orthopedic Registered Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette