Vernisha Tranita Chambers

Contact Information: Telephone: 334-669-7449| Email: [email protected]

Objective
To obtain a position with a company that will allow me to utilize my education and clinical experience to grow
within the company.

Education
· Received Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 12/15/2017, Jacksonville State University

· Received Associates of Science in Nursing, 05/2015, Troy University

· Received High School Diploma, 05/2008, Booker T. Washington Magnet High School

· In progress Masters of Nursing , Jacksonville State University, Expected Graduation Date 12/11/2020

Skills & Abilities

LEADERSHIP
I have charge nurse and manager experience.

Experience
· Registered Nurse, Central Alabama Health Care System, May 2019- present

I work as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department. I provide acuity based and critical nursing care. I assign
ESI numbers when triaging patients. The triage process includes, checking the patient’s vital signs, height,
weight, assessing suicide risk and depression. I also document the chief complaint. I document my nursing
assessments and initiate protocols, such as the acute coronary syndrome protocol. I draw and collect blood
specimens using a butterfly needle or peripheral line. I also collect urine specimens. I perform EKGs, and
insert peripheral lines. I administer medications using a Barcode Administration System (BCMA). I also
administer a variety of medications through various routes, such as IM, oral, and IV. I report any abnormal
labs or findings to the provider.

· Registered Nurse, Central Alabama Health Care System, Tuskegee, AL, August 6, 2018-(PRN)

I work as a staff nurse on the High Intensity Psychiatric Unit (HIPU). It is an inpatient unit. My duties
includes administering medications, providing a safe and therapeutic environment, charting head-to-toe
assessments, and monitoring patients for their safety. I accompany patients to Interdisciplinary Team
meetings, where the patient meet with the entire team involved in their treatment plan. I review patient’s
charts to verify the patient are meeting their care plan treatment goals. I interact and play board games with
the patients on the ward. I often work as the charge nurse. I make shift assignments. I also give the end of
shift report to the next shift on all the patients on the ward. I also train new hires and conduct new hire
orientation. I occasionally still work on this unit when needed.
· Agency Administrator/Registered Nurse, Lifeline by B&V LLC Home Care Services, Montgomery, AL,
February 2018-present

I’m the Agency Administrator/ CEO. I provide head-to-toe assessments for all initial clients. I meet with
clients and family members to sign contracts. I do all administrative duties, such as scheduling, conducting
interviews and new hire orientation, attending meetings, and payroll. I also perform marketing duties for the
company. I handle and resolve client and employee complaints.

· Registered Nurse, Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL , January 2017- August 2018

· I worked both pre-op and post-op. I administered medications through various routes. I inserted peripheral
venous catheters. I also performed surgical scrubs for procedures. I signed consents and I checked the
consents for accuracy. I initiated doctor’s orders. I provided thorough discharge teaching and instructions to
patients and their family. I also monitored patients surgical sites. I reported abnormal labs to the physician.

· Registered Nurse, Jackson Hospital, Montgomery, AL February 2017- July 2018

I worked as a contract nurse on the Orthopedics, Urology, and Neuroscience floor. I worked on the floor. The
nurse to patient ratio was 1:5. I administer medications, charted head-to-toe assessments, monitored patient’s
vital signs, reported any abnormal labs. I monitored murphy drips, administered TPN, tracheostomy,
colostomy, PEG tubes, wounds, and IV insertions.

· Registered Nurse, Healthsource Global, July 2018- July 2018

I worked for a rapid response agency. It was a short-term assignment. I worked on a Neuroscience floor. I
administer medications, charted head-to-toe assessments, monitored patient’s vital signs, reported any
abnormal labs.

· Registered Nurse, US Nursing, May 2018- May 2018

I worked for a rapid response agency. It was a short-term assignment. I worked on a step-down unit with
several drains, tracheostomies, and murphy drips.

· Registered Nurse, Medical Solutions , October 2016- November 2016

I worked for a traveling agency. I worked on a cardiac unit. I administered Heparin. I also administered
medications, charted head-to-toe assessments, monitored patient’s vital signs, telemetry monitors, and I
reported any abnormal labs to the provider.

Registered Nurse, Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL October 2015- January 2017

I worked on a Med-surg/Neuroscience floor. I also worked Neuro- Stepdown. I monitored patients on the
EMU machine for seizure activity. I provided nursing care to patients with spinal cord injuries, stroke, and

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 back surgeries. I was also charge nurse. I made the assignments for the next shift, checked the crash cart,
counted narcotics, and submitted paperwork. I also handled any issues or complaints that occurred during my
shift.

· Patient Care Technician, Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL, September 2014-September 2015
I worked as a patient care technician on a cardiac intensive care unit. I checked vitals sign, blood glucose
levels, and I assisted patients with activities of daily living. I also reported any abnormal labs to the nurse.

Certifications

BLS (current)

ACLS (current)

Professional Registered Nurse License

Alabama(MSL) 1-152838

Rhode Island RN56665

Georgia RN260709

California 95147208

Michigan 4704336

Pennsylvania RN690947

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
· Mary Smith, RN 334-430-3726

· Jessica Harris, RN 256-404-6155

· Ty Nasim, Paramedic 334-538-1650

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