Nikki Davis
Dover
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Cadia Capital Healthcare, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in clinical documentation and staff supervision, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a safe healthcare environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cadia Capital Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care efforts.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Educational Alliance (Drug Treatment)
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Administered medications efficiently while adhering to safety protocols and state regulations.
- Monitored patient health indicators, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and health management strategies.
- Trained new staff on dispensing procedures, enhancing team competency and workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined medication inventory processes, reducing waste and ensuring availability of essential supplies.
- Conducted regular audits of medication storage areas for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and service delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harlem Hospital Center
07.1997 - 05.2020
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Coordinated patient care during labor and delivery, ensuring safety and comfort for mothers and newborns.
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates to assess maternal and infant well-being throughout labor process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans based on patient preferences.
- Educated patients on labor processes, pain management options, and postpartum care to enhance understanding and readiness.
- Advocated for patients' needs during labor, facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers effectively.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing assessments during labor and delivery.
- Prevented infections by adhering to strict protocols for cleanliness and sterilization within the delivery room environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by conducting thorough handoffs with incoming nurses regarding patient status.
- Initiated timely interventions when necessary based on assessment findings or changes in patient condition.
- Advocated for patients'' needs by communicating their preferences or concerns to attending physicians and other healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
DE05-2026
No Degree - Nursing
Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center
New York08-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Medication dispensing
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Staff supervision
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Wound care
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10-15 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cadia Capital Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Educational Alliance (Drug Treatment)
06.2020 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harlem Hospital Center
07.1997 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center