Nakita Pittman Haynes

Company Overview: Plasma Center

• Assessing new donors to donate plasma
• Any reactions during or after plasmapheresis procedure, the nurse assist in determining if it's an allergic reaction, the donor is ok with hydration of normal saline and/or electrolyte-rich drink or if critical care needed by call of EMS to transport the donor to ER for further workup
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Company Overview: Allied Healthcare Agency
• Working in facilities were skilled nursing is need around the areas of St
• Louis Metropolitan
• Filling in where there is a shortage of nursing to care and meet the needs of their patients from Assisted Living, to Health Departments and/or Inpatient Rehab
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

• Providing homecare to pediatric patients with illnesses and disabilities in the comfort of their homes
• Providing service and ultimate care in maintaining the highest quality of life
• Increased patient satisfaction scores through empathetic communication, active listening, and prompt response to concerns.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by consistently adhering to established protocols and advocating for necessary improvements when identified gaps were observed in practice standards.
• Applied strong critical thinking skills during emergency situations to act swiftly under pressure while maintaining a clear focus on the delivery of safe and effective interventions.
• Managed complex wound care treatments, contributing to improved healing rates and decreased infection risks.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Developed constructive relationships with patients'' family members to provide emotional support during challenging medical events or crises.

• Worked in a clinic atmosphere were veterans have scheduled PCP's appointments
• I assisted in checking veterans in and provided vital signs of both automatic and manually along with previous abnormal labs to PCP
• I also made reminder calls to the veterans prior to their scheduled appointments as confirmation and a courtesy of scrubbing the schedule for the PCP
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Streamlined workflows for the clinical team through efficient organization and task prioritization.
• Contributed to increased staff retention rates through effective communication skills and fostering a positive work environment for colleagues.
• Implemented strategies for preventing hospital-acquired infections, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for all patients.
• Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and seamless sharing of information among healthcare providers.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Conducted patient and family education sessions on various health topics, empowering individuals to take control of their own wellbeing.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, providing culturally sensitive care that met individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by effectively addressing concerns, providing education, and offering emotional support.
• Administered vaccinations to patients as part of a community immunization program, boosting overall public health efforts.
• Performed regular assessments of patients'' physical health status, identifying issues requiring intervention or escalation.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

• Took care of patients underwent CABGs, angiograms, defibrillators, valve replacements, uncontrolled HTN, CHF and monitoring telemetry
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.