Nicarda Armand
Columbus
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
London Correctional Institution
09.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Developmental Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Melrose Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Meadow Green Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Primary Medical Staffing
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
Assistant Manager
Walgreens
08.2006 - 08.2017
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Miramar, FL05.2017
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
Languages
French
Timeline
Registered Nurse
London Correctional Institution
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Columbus Developmental Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Melrose Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Meadow Green Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Primary Medical Staffing
12.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant Manager
Walgreens
08.2006 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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