Anna Harris
Locust
Summary
Versatile, organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 10 years experience in treating and caring for high acuity pediatric patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Exceptional at collaborating with doctors and other interdisciplinary team members to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Pediatrics
Levine Children's Hospital
Charlotte
10.2009 - 06.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Conducted assessments and documented vital signs in electronic health records.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students during clinical rotations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 12.2012 - 12.2013
RN - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
Charlotte, NC 08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 08.2001 - 12.2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Patient advocacy
- Tracheostomy care
- Clinical documentation
- Pediatric nursing
- IV drug therapy management
- Neurology
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- PALS and BLS certified
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
12.2012 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Pediatrics
Levine Children's Hospital
10.2009 - 06.2020
RN - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
08.2001 - 12.2005