Myesha Broady
North Little Rock
Summary
Authorized to work in the U.S. | Willing to Relocate | Compact State RN License Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with diverse experience in emergency, acute care, triage, and specialty clinical settings. Adept at delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, effective treatment. Strong background in critical care, triage protocols, patient education, and procedural support.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Arkansas Department of Health
Little Rock, AR
10.2024 - Current
- Assess patient health, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress. Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with medical orders. Develop, implement, and update patient care plans. Educate patients and families on health conditions and wellness practices. Participate in multidisciplinary care teams to plan and implement care strategies. Maintain accurate patient records and comply with health regulations.
- Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to perform physical assessments and recognize changes in patient condition. Proficiency in administering medications and treatments safely. Strong communication skills for patient interaction and team collaboration. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans based on clinical findings.
- Implement evidence-based nursing interventions to enhance patient recovery and optimize health outcomes.
- Coordinate with social services to facilitate holistic discharge planning and post-hospitalization support.
- Monitor compliance with state health regulations and policy standards during patient care delivery.
- Facilitate effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams for improved care continuity.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and care effectiveness.
- These statements address typical responsibilities performed by senior nurses within a public health context, ensuring relevance while maintaining clarity, professionalism, and alignment with the existing work history's tone and structure.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Baptist Health Arkansas
Conway, AR
07.2024 - Current
- Triage and stabilize critical patients; initiate life-saving interventions including intubations, IV access, and wound closure.
- Administer medications, moderate sedation, and assist in Code Blue situations.
- Manage psychiatric patients and coordinate safe transfers to appropriate facilities.
- Document all patient encounters, ensuring accuracy in EMR.
- Triage and assess incoming patients to determine priority of care based on acuity.
- Deliver rapid, evidence-based interventions for trauma, cardiac, neurological, and medical emergencies.
- Administer IV medications, fluids, and blood products safely and accurately under high-pressure conditions.
- Operate and monitor advanced emergency equipment, including ventilators, defibrillators, and cardiac monitors.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
- Provide compassionate patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and hospital regulatory standards.
- Mentor and precept new nurses and nursing students in emergency care best practices.
- Recognized for maintaining composure and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
Registered Nurse (Acute Care)
CHI St. Vincent Health
Little Rock, AR
06.2023 - Current
- Monitor and assess critically ill patients, including neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and surgical cases.
- Administer and titrate life-sustaining medications (vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, insulin drips, etc.).
- Manage ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, and other invasive monitoring devices.
- Provide comprehensive care for post-operative, trauma, and high-acuity patients.
- Perform rapid response and code blue interventions as part of the critical care team.
- Educate and support patients’ families through complex and emotionally challenging situations.
- Maintain precise documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient progress.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection control, safety, and ICU protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Precept new ICU nurses and participate in ongoing professional development.
RN Triage Nurse PRN
Surgical Associates of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Assess incoming patients, perform EKGs, pulmonary function tests, and specimen collection.
- Administer injections, manage medication refills, and obtain insurance pre-authorizations.
- Provide patient education and respond to clinical inquiries.
- Monitored patients' response to treatments and medications, adjusting care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams as needed.
- Managed electronic health record (EHR) entries meticulously, enhancing accuracy and facilitating seamless information sharing among care teams.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Nursing Internship (Burn Unit & Emergency Department)
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, addressing physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
- Supported emergency triage, stabilization, and patient education for pediatric populations.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary rounds, patient safety initiatives, and mentoring.
- Assess, monitor, and provide direct care to patients with acute and chronic burn injuries.
- Perform advanced wound care, including debridement, dressing changes, and graft-site management.
- Administer IV fluids, pain medications, antibiotics, and sedation in accordance with burn protocols.
- Monitor for and manage complications such as sepsis, shock, or respiratory distress.
- Operate specialized equipment (e.g., ventilators, wound vacs, and monitoring devices).
- Collaborate with surgeons, respiratory therapists, physical/occupational therapists, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient-centered care.
- Educate patients and families on wound care, infection prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery.
- Support patients emotionally and psychologically through trauma and prolonged hospitalization.
- Document care accurately in electronic medical records and maintain compliance with safety and infection control standards.
- Participate in burn code responses, rapid interventions, and emergency procedures.
- Monitored adherence to burn unit protocols, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices in care delivery.
- Engaged families in care discussions, addressing concerns and providing resources to support recovery processes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Collaborated with pharmacy teams to ensure timely medication administration aligned with treatment protocols.
- Facilitated patient intake processes, ensuring accurate information collection for effective triage and care.
Medical Assistant / Receptionist / Phlebotomist
Dr. William Rutledge
Little Rock, AR
03.2017 - 08.2022
- Greet and prepare patients for exams, record vital signs, and document medical history.
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Collect and process specimens (blood, urine, swabs) for laboratory testing.
- Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as directed.
- Perform EKGs, wound care, and basic diagnostic tests.
- Manage patient charts, update electronic medical records (EMR), and ensure accurate documentation.
- Schedule appointments, coordinate referrals, and manage patient follow-up.
- Maintain exam rooms, stock medical supplies, and ensure infection control compliance.
- Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, and preventative care.
- Provide compassionate support and communication to patients and families.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Chamberlain University
01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors In Science Nursing
Chamberlain University
03-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05-2023
No Degree - General Pre-Nursing Studies
Pulaski Technical College
Little Rock, AR12-2020
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Eastern College
Little Rock, AR05-2016
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
Conway, Arkansas05-2016
Skills
- Working with adult populations
- ICU experience
- Emergency medicine
- Medical-surgical
- Customer service
- Medical records
- Physical examinations
- Moderate Sedation
- Dermatology
- Insurance Verification
- EMR/EHR
- IV insertion
- Emergency room experience
- Blood transfusion
- EMR Systems (Epic, Cerner)
- Cardiology
- Foley Catheter
- Critical care (emergency response procedures)
- Scheduling Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- Critical & intensive care
- Catheterization
- Cerner
- Ostomy care
- Psych Patient Management
- Vital signs
- Central Line Care
- Patient care
- Catheter care
- Telemetry
- Critical care unit experience
- Phlebotomy
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- EKG
- Geriatrics
- Epic
- Care Planning
- Critical care experience
- Emergency Response (Code Blue Rapid Response)
- Acute care
- Clinic experience
- Pediatrics
- Wound VAC
- Marketing
- RN experience - RN experience (2-5 years)
- Patient assessment
- Venipuncture
- Procedural Sedation
- Experience administering injections
- Care plans
- Tube Feeding
- Patient & Family Education
- Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion
- Discharge planning
- Emergency & Critical Care
- EKGs
- Triage Protocols
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Procedure preparations
- Staff supervision
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency care
- Administering immunizations
- Cardiac care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mental health nursing
- Seizure management
- Call triaging
Certification
- SANE-A
- NIHSS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- CCRN Certification
- NRP Certification
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Arkansas Department of Health
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Baptist Health Arkansas
07.2024 - Current
RN Triage Nurse PRN
Surgical Associates of Arkansas
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse (Acute Care)
CHI St. Vincent Health
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Internship (Burn Unit & Emergency Department)
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Assistant / Receptionist / Phlebotomist
Dr. William Rutledge
03.2017 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Public Health
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors In Science Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
No Degree - General Pre-Nursing Studies
Pulaski Technical College
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Eastern College
High School Diploma -
Conway High School