Debryah Washington
Greensboro
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Certified Nurse Aide
Vidant Beaufort Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Obtained and recorded patients’ vital signs, intake/output and finger stick blood sugars
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living such as bathing, oral hygiene and hair care
- Turned and positioned immobile patients as instructed while maintaining proper body alignment
- Responsible for patient focused care that includes foley catheters, rectal tubes, abscess drains, etc
- Followed isolation and infection control precautions
- Maintained knowledge of patient confidentiality following the guidelines of OSHA, Joint Commission, and Vidant Health systems
Intern
Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Coordinated and assisted educational community outreach sessions for the coalition
- Worked with various community organizations to plan and implement Town Hall meetings
- Maintained knowledge of daily office functions while upholding the agency’s mission and policies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elon University College of Health Sciences
Elon, NC12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Community Health
East Carolina University College of Health and Human Performance
Greenville, NC05.2020
Skills
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Grant Writing
- Implementing Programs
- Basic life support
- Patient-focused care
- HIPAA compliance
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Emergency triage
- Pediatric advanced life support
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Elon University Student Affairs Committee, 2022
- Elon University School of Health Sciences Dean Search Committee, 2022
- FEMA ICS-200, 2022
- FEMA ICS-100, 2022
- Adult Mental Health First Aid, 2022
- Introduction to Grant Writing Certificate, 03/20
- CCFH Trauma-Informed Practices Training Certificate, 2020
- Grant Reviewer for the College of Health and Human Performance PCCSA Initiative, 2020
- Introduction to Grant Writing Certificate, 2020
Licensures
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing, NC (Active)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
Vidant Beaufort Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2021
Intern
Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Community Health
East Carolina University College of Health and Human Performance
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Elon University Student Affairs Committee, 2022
- Elon University School of Health Sciences Dean Search Committee, 2022
- FEMA ICS-200, 2022
- FEMA ICS-100, 2022
- Adult Mental Health First Aid, 2022
- Introduction to Grant Writing Certificate, 03/20
- CCFH Trauma-Informed Practices Training Certificate, 2020
- Grant Reviewer for the College of Health and Human Performance PCCSA Initiative, 2020
- Introduction to Grant Writing Certificate, 2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Elon University College of Health Sciences
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