Akimasia Walker
Atlanta ,GA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at multiple level facilities, specializing in emergency and pediatric care. Excelled in patient assessments and EKG interpretation, enhancing patient outcomes by 30%. Known for exceptional critical thinking and collaboration skills, adept at stabilizing patients with efficiency and compassion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN
Emory Decatur Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Traveling PACU Registered Nurse Per Diem
Nursefinders, Travel Nursing
02.2022 - Current
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
Pediatric Registered Nurse Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health..
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
Travel Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Emergency Department.
Pediatric Emergency Travel Nurse
CHOA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
Travel Registered Nurse
Stanford Children's Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Lcmc Health
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication of treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during emergencies or critical situations.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies and procedures, adhering to strict infection control practices to reduce the spread of disease.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated seamless transitions between different levels of care for patients by effectively collaborating with other specialty units, including intensive care and surgical departments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing efficient and effective emergency care to a diverse population during high-stress situations.
Travel Registered Nurse
Katy Memorial Pediatric
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Supported positive patient experiences by addressing concerns or complaints promptly, providing appropriate resolution measures while maintaining professionalism.
- Provided clinical support to fellow nurses through mentoring junior staff members, sharing knowledge on best practices for emergency care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Georgia Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cambridge Medical Institute
Jacksonville, FL01.2012
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- EPIC Super user
- CERNA
- Meditech
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN
Emory Decatur Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
12.2023 - 12.2023
Pediatric Registered Nurse Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 02.2024
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 09.2023
Pediatric Emergency Travel Nurse
CHOA
05.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Stanford Children's Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022
Traveling PACU Registered Nurse Per Diem
Nursefinders, Travel Nursing
02.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Lcmc Health
01.2022 - 04.2022
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Katy Memorial Pediatric
12.2020 - 10.2021
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing
07.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
02.2017 - 12.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Georgia Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 02.2017
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
05.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cambridge Medical Institute
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