Andrea' Davis
Lafayette
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Demonstrates strong clinical assessment, medication management, and infection control practices while leading nursing teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to mentoring staff and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance care delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis
03.2026 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple facilities.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Facilitated effective communication among healthcare team members to coordinate and enhance patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps based on individual patient needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patients' condition.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
- Delivered emotional support to help families cope with difficult situations. to families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care issues.
- Engaged in educational activities to stay informed on current practice trends in travel nursing.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pikeville medical center
Pikeville
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Educated patients on care plans and health management to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring availability of necessary services, supplies, and equipment.
- Coordinated multiple tasks simultaneously to support efficient unit operations. simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Coordinated multiple tasks simultaneously to support efficient unit operations.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient-centered care.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Nurse Supervisor
Lafayette Regional rehabilitation hospital
Lafayette
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Supervise a team of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs in a Med-Surg, Acute-care setting, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.
- Conducted performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and mentoring programs, enhancing staff development and engagement.
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Developed and implemented a new shift scheduling system, reducing overtime, and improving coverage consistency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, leading initiatives that contributed to a reduction in patient readmissions.
- Ensured unit compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for efficient workflow management.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff in rehabilitation protocols.
- Facilitated effective communication between medical staff, patients, and families, fostering collaborative care and support.
- Participated in budget preparation process to determine staffing needs for the unit.
- Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities.
- Engaged with team members regularly with executives to administer operations, staff, resources and budget management.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with physicians, pharmacists, social workers.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or emergency situations in the unit.
- Provided guidance, mentoring, and coaching to nursing staff in the unit.
- Organized orientation sessions for newly hired nurses on proper procedures and protocols.
- Mediated disputes among team members between nursing staff members and patients to maintain a collaborative environment.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse/QMA/CNA - Skilled Nursing Facility
St. Anthony Health and Rehabilitation
Lafayette
05.2011 - 01.2026
- Delivered patient care in a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, including post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care residents.
- Conducted wound assessments and dressing changes while collaborating with specialists to optimize patient healing.
- Enhanced early recognition and escalation of clinical deterioration, contributing to reduced hospital readmissions.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives and audits to maintain compliance with state regulations.
Registered Nurse/Office Manager
Proactive MD
Lafayette
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated patient care by liaising between physicians, nursing staff, and administration.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Modified patient treatment plans based on patients' responses and conditions.
- Trained and oriented new nurses and medical assistants/Phlebotomists on office protocols and patient care standards to enhance team competency.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives that increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Performed laboratory tests according to established protocols.
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Cumberland Pointe Health Campus
West Lafayette
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervise and support a nursing team of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and QMAs in a long-term care, acute care setting.
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Conduct audits to ensure documentation, medication administration, and patient care meet state and federal guidelines.
- Mentor staff and oversee orientation and ongoing training programs.
- Assist with scheduling, performance evaluations, and conflict resolutions.
- Serve as Acting DON in the absence of the Director.
Staff RN - ICU
IU Arnett
Lafayette
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Deliver 1:1 or 1:2 nursing care in a 12-bed Medical/Surgical ICU, managing complex patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Administered critical drips (e.g., norepinephrine, propofol, insulin) and titrated medications based on clinical protocols and patient response to stabilize hemodynamic status.
- Monitored and interpreted hemodynamic parameters, arterial blood gases, and other diagnostics to guide evidence-based care decisions.
- Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation and non-invasive respiratory support.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes.
Staff RN - Med Surg
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation
Lafayette
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Assess patient conditions, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and update care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians, physical therapists, and discharge planners to facilitate seamless transitions of care and enhance patient outcomes.
- Documented in Well-sky and communicated patient progress during shift hand-offs to maintain continuity of care.
- Precept new nurses and nursing students, offering training on unit policies and clinical protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
Indianapolis, IN01-2022
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Patient care
- Clinical Assessment
- Clinical evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Medication management
- IV medication administration
- Care Coordination
- Wound management
- Acute care nursing
- Critical care nursing
- Emergency nursing
- Surgical care
- Cardiac care
- Pediatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection Control
- Infection control
- Safety Standards
- Nursing Documentation
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical charting
- EHR Systems
- Electronic records
- EHR management
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Task prioritization
- Leadership
- Leadership development
- Team Collaboration
- Cognitive care
- CPR/AED
- EHR management
- Cognitive care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), IN
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA
- CNA/QMA/MA
- ACLS AHA
- NIHSS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Pikeville medical center
01.2026 - 03.2026
Nurse Supervisor
Lafayette Regional rehabilitation hospital
01.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse/Office Manager
Proactive MD
05.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Cumberland Pointe Health Campus
03.2023 - 05.2024
Staff RN - ICU
IU Arnett
10.2022 - 03.2023
Staff RN - Med Surg
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse/QMA/CNA - Skilled Nursing Facility
St. Anthony Health and Rehabilitation
05.2011 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College