Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Professional Highlights
Languages
Timeline
Generic
Nakeisha Young-Sullivan

Nakeisha Young-Sullivan

Easley,SC

Summary

Diligent and highly motivated NICU RN with background in nursing, offering valuable experience in patient care and clinical procedures. Successfully contributed to patient recovery and enhanced care protocols. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking and compassionate communication. Highly motivated, energetic, knowledgeable, dependable, and skilled RN with 20 years healthcare experience with emphasis in research and clinical education, nursing management, Pre-Op/PAC and OR, Infection control/prevention, employee health, ICU, Neonatal ICU, PCU, med surg, and Case Management. Looking to find my ultimate RN career that will lead me into retirement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Clinical Trials Clinical Educator Analyst (per Diem)

Care Team Health
08.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

RN Clinical Educator (per Diem) Travel Position

IQVIA
09.2024 - Current

RN clinical education to support RN staff and other clinical staff all of the US on BD vascular access products.

  • Provide clinical instruction to 12-20 RN's in clinical settings on Vascular access and new IV conversion topics.

Director of Quality Performance (RN)

Your Health Organization
02.2025 - 09.2025
  • Led quality assurance initiatives, enhancing patient safety protocols and compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to analyze data, identifying trends and areas for performance enhancement.
  • Mentored staff in best practices for quality control, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Conducted regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
  • Evaluated new technologies and tools for quality monitoring, driving innovation in patient care practices.
  • Improved overall product quality by implementing robust testing methodologies and streamlining process improvements.

RN Case Manager

Compassus Hospice
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • PRN regional travel
  • Assessed patient needs through detailed evaluations, facilitating tailored interventions and resource allocation.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups to monitor progress and adjust care plans as necessary, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating a faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency.

Pediatric Pre-Op/PACU RN

Shriner's
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and streamlined workflow efficiency.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.

RN Hospice Case Manager

Providence Care Hospice, LLC
07.2022 - 03.2024

RN Clinical Supervisor and PACU lead

Carolina Center for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Temp job

Acute care case manager/NICU/Travel Trauma/ICU/PCU RN

03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Skills: Multiple locations

NICU RN Intermediate nights

Prisma Health Upstate
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • PRN

Case Manager/PCU

Prisma Health Upstate-Oconee Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2021

L&D/Mom Baby/Neonatal Nurse

Bon Secours-St. Francis Eastside
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • PRN/LPN

Education

Associate Degree - Science with Nursing

Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton
12.2021

Diploma - Nursing, LPN

Greenville Technical College
Greenville
05.2021

Associate Degree - Health Science

Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC
05.2010

Skills

  • IV Sedation Nurse
  • OR nurse
  • Neonatal RN
  • ABG blood gases
  • Perioperative nurse
  • Heart Monitors/EKGs
  • Case Management
  • Clinical Supervisor/Manager
  • Direct Patient Care (Preterm-Geriatric)
  • Clinical judgment
  • Discharge planning
  • Quality improvement
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Staff supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Infection control measures
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Family education
  • Hospice care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Critical care
  • Immunizations
  • IV maintenance
  • Expert in Phlebotomy and IV maintenance of all ages
  • Expert in Microsoft Office
  • EPIC EMR charting-super user
  • Tracheostomies, Wounds, Midlines, Stomas, Spinals, Isolette, temp controls, formula mixing, diet palates, GI disorders
  • ACLS certified
  • NIHSS certified
  • PALS certified
  • Preventive health
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to numerous patients in the acute care environment.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Professional Highlights

  • Customer Service and clinical
  • Developed ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere with positive upbeat attitude
  • Maintained excellent customer relations and developed customer rapport
  • Diplomatically resolved customers complaints on as-needed basis
  • Delegated responsibilities to employees to meet company’s expectations
  • Case management and process improvement
  • InterQual process experience
  • Clinical education in patient monitoring and monitor installation
  • Healthcare Management
  • Motivated and supervised 7+ employees on daily basis
  • Staff Development with regular monthly in-services
  • Strategic Planning
  • DOT physical screening
  • Drug testing rapid and COC
  • FMLA documentation and screening for disabilities
  • Team Building and Teamwork
  • Daily count sheets for verification purposes
  • Employee education—disease management and referrals for specialty treatments
  • Medical Laboratory Management: CLIA waived testing, Testing Equipment Calibration and controls, and Quarterly QC Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director of Quality Performance (RN)

Your Health Organization
02.2025 - 09.2025

RN Clinical Educator (per Diem) Travel Position

IQVIA
09.2024 - Current

RN Clinical Trials Clinical Educator Analyst (per Diem)

Care Team Health
08.2024 - Current

Pediatric Pre-Op/PACU RN

Shriner's
05.2024 - 07.2024

RN Case Manager

Compassus Hospice
04.2024 - 09.2024

RN Clinical Supervisor and PACU lead

Carolina Center for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
03.2023 - 07.2023

RN Hospice Case Manager

Providence Care Hospice, LLC
07.2022 - 03.2024

Acute care case manager/NICU/Travel Trauma/ICU/PCU RN

03.2022 - 12.2022

NICU RN Intermediate nights

Prisma Health Upstate
11.2021 - 12.2022

Case Manager/PCU

Prisma Health Upstate-Oconee Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2021

L&D/Mom Baby/Neonatal Nurse

Bon Secours-St. Francis Eastside
10.2017 - 04.2019

Associate Degree - Science with Nursing

Tri-County Technical College

Diploma - Nursing, LPN

Greenville Technical College

Associate Degree - Health Science

Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Nakeisha Young-Sullivan