Yaquesha Culbreth

Improved patient satisfaction through staff development and care team enhancements, while also recruiting, mentoring, and retaining staff. Assisted the Nurse Manager with daily activities, participated in reviews, and held staff accountable for care delivery. Supervised unit activities, monitored quality standards, and collaborated closely with medical professionals.

Provided comprehensive patient and family education regarding disease states, medications, and home health options. Closely monitored and managed care for patients with cardiac conditions, including chest pains and arrhythmias, and performed TR band removal post-cardiac catheterization. Administered medications for irregular cardiac rhythms, evaluated outcomes, and managed patient admissions, disc

Performed essential patient care tasks including glucose checks, vital signs, intake/output measurements, INT insertion/maintenance, and 12-lead EKGs, while also acting as a transporter and adhering to isolation precautions. Oversaw activities of ancillary and support team members, ensuring coordinated care. Generated comprehensive patient care plans, administered medications and respiratory thera

Performed a variety of routine blood draw procedures and continuously monitored telemetry, responding promptly to codes. Maintained high levels of patient satisfaction and ensured patient safety within the unit. Assisted with patient transport to various units and observed behaviors and symptoms, reporting changes to on-call physicians.

Fostered a culture of detailed and organized documentation to enhance efficiency for providers interacting with patients. Encouraged open patient communication with physicians to improve care coordination. Completed essential wound care on patients and assisted with comprehensive admissions documentation for new patients.

Obtained necessary consent from patients for special procedures, surgeries, and other medical care. Maintained nephrostomy tubes and managed the maintenance and removal of JP drains. Monitored telemetry and responded to codes, while also assisting with patient rehabilitation.

Proactively learned new procedures and treatment protocols from experienced nurses, enhancing clinical skills. Assisted physicians with various procedures and effectively managed IVs for patients. Supported patient families and provided necessary assistance, while also training new staff on care procedures and patient charting.

Assisted administration in ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and department readiness for safety and health compliance. Supervised the daily activities of a clinical team comprising 6-9 nurses and support staff. Established staff needs for the unit, assigned beds for new admissions, and collaborated with department managers to resolve problems and improve services.

Initiated and maintained various IV drips, including amiodarone, milrinone, heparin, argatroban, and protonix. Administered oral, sublingual, transdermal, and intravenous medications through PICC lines, midlines, central lines, and ports. Established comprehensive plans of care to achieve desired patient outcomes post-surgery.

Assisted administration in complying with Joint Commission standards and ensuring department readiness for safety and health compliance. Supervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of 8-10 nurses and support staff. Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability, while routinely collaborating with department managers to c

Performed thorough patient assessments, collecting data on physical, psychosocial, and health history for surgical patients. Organized patient data to formulate comprehensive plans of care and effectively carried out these plans to achieve desired patient outcomes. Documented patient care and concerns accurately in the patient record, and served as a preceptor, assisting in the training and develo

Pursued a Master's in Business Administration with a specialization in Healthcare Management. This program provided advanced knowledge in business principles applied to the healthcare industry.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Nursing. This curriculum prepared me for a career as a registered nurse, covering essential nursing practices and patient care.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Business Administration. This program provided a strong foundation in biological sciences and introductory business concepts.