Deidra Monyette Nixon

RN BSN seeking to obtain a position in the healthcare field that allows me to utilize my previous experience, along with the advanced skills and knowledge that I have acquired from RN school, and the workplace. Executes leadership, dedication, and effective time management skills. Maintains the ability to perform under pressure and use critical thinking in the proper care of patients.

Preceptorship Nurse - Our Lady of the Lake RMC - Baton Rouge, LA

(2022 - 2022)

• Provided safe, competent care for four assigned patients.
• Electronically documented pertinent information related to patient care including physical assessment, interventions, medications, patient responses, treatment, and changes.
• Assessed condition of patients, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests as needed.

Clinical in Adult Health - Baton Rouge General RMC - Baton Rouge, LA

(2022 - 2022)

• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments in the acute care unit with a bed capacity of 20 patients.
• Administered intravenous infusions and medications.
• Discussed illnesses and treatments with patients and family members in a supportive manner.

Charge Nurse - Our lady of the Lake RMC - Baton Rouge, LA

(2025-04)

Perform leadership skills as a charge nurse on the ICU unit I work by delegating tasks while managing shift operations, overseeing the overall patient load of the unit, updating the crash cart, handling emergency responses, managing nurse/patient assignments, and acting as the main communication link to issues at hand.

Registered Nurse - Our Lady of the Lake RMC - Baton Rouge, LA

(2024-04)

Provide integrated and holistic care to critically ill patients in ICU, maintaining hemodynamic stability using acquired critical thinking skills obtained from previous acute care settings. My duties include constant monitoring of patients on sedatives, titrating life sustaining drips, efficient care of vented patients, and constant observation of any change in status of my patients.

Registered Nurse - Baton Rouge General Medical Center Hospital - Baton Rouge, LA

(2023-03 - 2024-04)

Provide emergent care to patients in the ER in order to stabilize acutely ill patients, and maintain that stability until they’re either discharged, or admitted to a floor. My duties include triaging, starting IVs, monitoring heart rhythms, pushing IV meds, starting drips, performing CPR, and assisting in intubation when needed. I also provide emergent care to patients with psych issues who are PEC’d or CEC’d, by assessing their mental/behavioral status, administering psychiatric medications when needed, and assisting in their transition to the psychiatric unit.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, LA

(2018-09 - 2023-04)

Provide care to patients of a higher acuity level on a GI Surgical Stepdown Unit. My duties include assessing surgical sites, vital signs, and observing status of post-surgical patients for any medical changes. I administer pain meds, observe lab values, and I&Os.

I insert foley catheters, and NG tubes as needed. I ensure the administration of blood, IV pushes, heparin drips and insulin drips as needed, then monitor the patient throughout for any changes. I prepare post-surgical patients for discharge home by helping them to ambulate after surgery and teaching them continued self-care to be given while at home.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - William Carey University (2023-02)

Diploma - Practical Nursing - Delta College of Arts & Technology (2014-02)