Delores Harding
Metairie
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center (LCMC)
06.2013 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Hospital (Louisiana State Hospital)
09.2007 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LAAssociate of Science - Nursing Practice
Delgado Community College (Charity School of Nurs
New Orleans, LA05.2017
Technical Diploma - Nursing
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2000
Skills
- Mental health care
- Medical assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Care
- Administering immunizations
- Patient Discharge
- Patient Education
Certification
- CPI Training - 1 year
- BLS, - American Red Cross yearly
BLS
Basic Life Saver
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center (LCMC)
06.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Hospital (Louisiana State Hospital)
09.2007 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
Southern University At New Orleans
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Delgado Community College (Charity School of Nurs
Technical Diploma - Nursing
Delgado Community College
- CPI Training - 1 year
- BLS, - American Red Cross yearly
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