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DAISY Awards
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DEAJA LEE

Charlotte

Summary

I am an accomplished Registered Nurse II with extensive experience at Atrium Health. I am adept in pre- and post-operative care and compassionate patient interactions. Excelled in care coordination and patient education, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in intravenous therapy and fostering clear patient communication, consistently advocated for patient rights and safety. Mentored students and new staff, embodying strong clinical judgment and empathy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Atrium Health
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Managed caseload of eight patients daily (with discharge and admissions) simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Atrium Health
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
  • Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within the operating room setting.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through effective communication about surgical expectations, progress updates, and postoperative care instructions.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.
  • Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.

AORN Accredited Perioperative 101 Program

Atrium Health
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Five-week classroom lecture and self-paced modules
  • Direct experience in preoperative holding unit, post-anesthesia care unit, sterile processing/decontamination, and materials management
  • Operating room rotations: orthopedics, gynecology, plastics, cardiovascular, thoracic, and general surgery
  • Provided professional nursing care through skillful assessments, outcome identification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC
05-2025

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC
05-2019

No Degree - General Studies

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
05-2016

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Medication administration
  • Pre-and post-operative care
  • Documentation
  • Patient care assessment
  • Admissions and discharges
  • Certified in BLS
  • Care coordination
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clear patient communication
  • Immunizations and vaccinations
  • Diabetes education and management

Certification

  • Clinical Credentialing Nurse Pathway (CNCP) October 2023 - Present
  • North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) Registered Nurse License, June 21, 2019 - Present
  • Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) August 2019 - August 2020
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), American Heart Association, June 20, 2017- Present
  • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA I), North Carolina Board of Nursing August 19, 2018
  • Mental Health First Aid USA

DAISY Awards

An award that recognizes and celebrate exceptional compassion, clinical excellence and care provided to patient and their families.  Nov 2021, Jul 2022, Oct 2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Atrium Health
08.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Atrium Health
08.2019 - 08.2020

AORN Accredited Perioperative 101 Program

Atrium Health
08.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Carolinas College of Health Sciences

No Degree - General Studies

Central Piedmont Community College

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