Sydia Junior
Dallas,GA
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse with strong background in Medical-Surgical nursing. 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2024.12 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in high-acuity environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes, and reporting critical findings promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of health management.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC /RNnetwork Agency
2020.11 - 2024.11
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, identifying changes in condition for timely intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.10
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for complex cases.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
- Streamlined documentation processes by adopting electronic health record systems, increasing efficiency in patient information management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments ranging from 5-6, 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.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols to a caseload of 5.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient outcomes consistently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
2019.08 - 2020.08
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely to 5 patients, according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
LPN/RN
Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab Center
2010.09 - 2019.08
- Administered to 30 patients, medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely care adjustments.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
RN-BSN program -
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Pembroke Pines, FL2018-05
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Florida Community College
Ocala, FL2004-12
Skills
- A dependable, compassionate healthcare professional, with over 10 years of clinical experience in Geriatrics, Skilled Rehab, Long Term Acute Care hospital setting and the Adult Corrections population as a Licensed Practical and Registered Nurse Well versed in assessing client’s needs, poised and self-confident in effectively communicating with a wide variety of people, and interface well with superiors, peers, and subordinates
- Patient Safety
- Diagnostic Assessment /Evaluation
- Assess, record, and report, patients' symptoms, adverse reactions and outcomes of pharmacological therapy
- Administer medications via IV, PEJ, PEG, NGT, by mouth and initiate and monitor, PPN, TPN, and fluid therapy
- Administer and monitor Blood for patients with critically low hemoglobin levels
- Daily assessments and dressing changes to chest tubes, biliary and JP drains, wound vacs, post- surgical wounds, incisions, Peripheral and central lines, colostomies and urostomies
- Assess, monitor, and maintain care for patients with tracheostomies and Mechanical Ventilation
- Assess, manage, and evaluate daily, dialysis access sites for clients with ESRD on Hemodialysis
- Practice PPE protocol for Isolation Precautions, (MRSA, VRE, C-Aurius, C-diff)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License Compact, State of Florida, License #: RN 9494101 Current
- Practical Nurse License, State of Florida #: PN 5166603 Inactive
- BLS issued (2025-06)
- ACLS issued (2025-06)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2024.12 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.10
Registered Nurse
Jackson Memorial Hospital
2022.05 - 2022.09
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC /RNnetwork Agency
2020.11 - 2024.11
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
2019.08 - 2020.08
LPN/RN
Hillcrest Nursing and Rehab Center
2010.09 - 2019.08
RN-BSN program -
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Florida Community College