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Vada Parson

Springfield

Summary

Organized Registered Nurse experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care and conducting accurate assessments under pressure. Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. Provided leadership in training nursing staff while ensuring high standards of service.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lakeland Behavioral health systems
Springfield
07.2021 - Current

Job duties included assessments of patient's age 4 to 18 for admission.

Administration of medications as ordered by physicians.

  • Provided direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient assessments and interventions.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic records.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and care plans.

Identified behavioral crises and communicated with physicians to facilitate calming interventions.

Registered Nurse

Perimeter Behavioral hospital of Springfield
Springfield
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provided direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.
  • Administered medications according to treatment plans and protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient assessments and interventions.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic records.

Registered Nurse

Arc Of The Ozarks
Springfield
03.2017 - 07.2019
  • Provided direct patient care in home setting.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Administered medications according to treatment plans and protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient assessments and interventions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Springfield
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provided direct patient care in medical-surgical unit.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient plans.
  • Educated patients and families about health management strategies.
  • Performed wound care and changed dressings.
  • Documented patient status and treatments accurately in electronic records.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

Parks College
Parksville, MO
07.1998 - 08.1999

LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing

Jennie Lund School of Practical Nursing
Independence , MO
08.1984 - 08.1985

Cooter High-school
Cooter , MO

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Behavioral health knowledge
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Sky charting

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lakeland Behavioral health systems
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Perimeter Behavioral hospital of Springfield
07.2019 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Arc Of The Ozarks
03.2017 - 07.2019

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
08.2016 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing Education

Parks College
07.1998 - 08.1999

LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing

Jennie Lund School of Practical Nursing
08.1984 - 08.1985

Cooter High-school
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