Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse offering four years of hands-on patient care experience, as well as solid record of accomplishment in a clinical lead role. Broad-based history includes telemetry, pediatric, and mental health work. Focused on delivering high-quality services to support patients. Positive with good listening skills and compassionate nature. Skilled at building patient trust, organizing supplies and managing crisis situations in a calm and level-headed manner.
Skills
Clinical issues understanding
Patient care planning
Mentoring and coaching
Recruiting and training
Resource Allocation
Staff Development and Precepting
Conflict resolution
Acute and rehabilitative care
Experience
Clinical Nurse Leader, 06/2017 to Current Department Of Veterans Affairs – Middletown, OH,
Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
Led group and individual health coaching for patients and families.
Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing and correcting staff performance.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
Reduced process gaps by training new hires on best practices and protocols.
Completed frequent assessments of training materials, structure and success rates to enhance program.
Cross-trained employees to do other jobs within business, increasing job skills and productivity.
Developed training materials, manuals, procedures and visual aids to effectively achieve organizational goals.
Telemetry Registered Nurse, 06/2017 to Current Ardent Health Services – Claremore, OK,
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Communicated with patients and family members to explain conditions and medications.
Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant, 08/2012 to 06/2017 Veterans Health Administration – Lawton, OK,
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
CNA, 06/2008 to 08/2012 Trilogy Health Services – Flemingsburg, KY,
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2008 East Burke High School - Connelly Springs, NC, GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2017 Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute - Hudson, NC GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 09/2021 Capella University - Minneapolis, MN, GPA:
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School Attended
East Burke High School
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
