Datetchana Lucas
Capitol Heights,MD
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with hands-on experience at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital, skilled in wound care and compassionate patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective teamwork and clinical judgment, while maintaining a flexible schedule and adhering to infection control protocols. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering positive patient experiences.
Personable and compassionate with a solid understanding of patient care and medical terminology, bringing critical knowledge of clinical procedures and patient assessment techniques. Familiar with electronic health records and basic life support, seamlessly integrating these skills into patient care. Dedicated to positively impacting patient outcomes through attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Extern
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
Clinton, MD
12.2024 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
- Performed diagnostic tests under supervision of registered nurses, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control procedures, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff members alike.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Aided in wound care management by changing dressings under the guidance of registered nurses, promoting healing processes while preventing infections.
- Performed regular rounds to check on the well-being of patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Direct Support Professional
Community Options, Inc. of Rockville
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client's unique needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating the overall quality of care provided.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05-2025
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Patient records
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Team collaboration
- Punctual and reliable
- Infection control
Certification
- HAZMAT for Healthcare Providers: Awareness Level
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Options, Inc. of Rockville
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Prince George's Community College
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