Raishawn Moorhead
Care Options for Kids
Fort Liberty
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a history in direct patient care, triage , and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Healthcare professional with extensive expertise in home health care and patient support. Adept at enhancing patient well-being through personalized care and attention to detail. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, showcasing skills in patient assessment and medication management.
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Delivered comprehensive, family-centered assessments and ongoing monitoring for children with complex medical needs, ensuring individualized and evidence-based care plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in ventilator, tracheostomy, and gastrostomy tube management within the home setting.
- Developed and implemented emergency response protocols tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Educated families and caregivers on safe care techniques, medical equipment, and medication administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and coordinate seamless transitions of care.
- Maintained meticulous documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and agency policies.
- Advocated for patient and family needs, ensuring access to community resources and support services. Accompanied parents to medical appointments and coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams.
- Communicated with physicians and family members concerning changes in status and needed changes to the care plan.
- Administered skilled nursing care per physicians' orders, including advanced tracheostomy management, gastrostomy tube care, seizure management, and comprehensive medication administration.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 8 Months- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Proficient in wound care assessment and management, focusing on evaluations, customized treatment plans, and patient education for optimal healing.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols and quality standards.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills and professional development initiatives.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
First Aid, Instructor
3 Years 9 Months- Conducting BLS training classes for healthcare providers, first responders, and others who require the skills and knowledge to perform CPR and other basic life support techniques.
- Using instructional materials, including videos, presentations, and hands-on training aids, to teach participants how to recognize and respond to emergencies.
- Providing Demonstrations of proper CPR techniques, using automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and administering first aid.
- Facilitating interactive discussions and answering questions to ensure participants understand the key concepts and are prepared to apply them in real-world situations.
- Evaluating participants' performance during training exercises and providing feedback on areas for improvement.
- Maintaining accurate records of participant attendance, completion, and certification status.
- Ensuring compliance with BLS training requirements and guidelines established by the American Heart Association (AHA) or other relevant organizations.
- Staying up to date with the latest developments in BLS training techniques, equipment, and materials to continuously improve the quality of instruction provided.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 9 Months- Acted as the Lead Nurse for numerous on-site Flu-Clinics.
- Coordinated pick-up and drop-off of supplies with the vaccination coordinator.
- Maintained proper staffing at all events.
- I reviewed the contents of the emergency kit and on-site vaccination orders. I administered vaccinations based on protocols and state-specific guidelines.
- Maintained proper documentation, informing patients of the benefits and risks of vaccination.
- Directed the participant to complete proper insurance and consent forms.
- Provides holistic care to residents with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Develop and implement personalized care plans based on the resident's individual needs.
- Promptly identifies changes in the status of residents and implements emergency care.
- Administers skilled nursing care, treatments, and medication based on physicians' orders.
- Coordinates diagnostic tests and follow-up care with physicians, residents, and family members.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Assessed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Completed rigorous curriculum in Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Management, and Capstone Project
Skills
Neurology awareness
High level of autonomy
Efficient prioritization and management Skills
Procedure knowledge and understanding
Blood draw and sample collection
Extensive experience in wound care assessment and management
Nebulizer treatments
Patient education
Physical assessment
Home safety evaluation
Intravenous therapy
Geriatric nursing
Diabetes management
Timeline
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First Aid, Instructor
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The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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