Energetic, motivated, United States Air Force veteran dedicated to driving exceptional patient care. Desires a position in a top-notch facility with an opportunity for continuing education and advancement.
Licenses
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification expires 05/2020
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires 04/2020
Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina, License number 285644 expires 02/2022
NIH Stroke Certified expires 12/2020
Professional Experience
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse, 07/2015 to Current Ascension (System Office) – Brighton, MI,
Refer all therapies and social work as appropriate to patient and families
Provide coordination of care and management of disciplines.
Offered emotional support to patient and facilitated educational goals.
Administered daily medications via Mic-key button, analyzed daily intake of nutrition/ fluids to determine if bolus supplemental hydration was needed.
Proficient in working with ventilator patients, tracheostomy care, suctioning, G-tubes, catheters, and wound care.
Preformed tracheostomy care, suctioning and connecting/ disconnecting to vent per schedule.
Preformed daily assessments and documented all care and treatments.
Communicated with physicians as needed.
Monitored and documented all vital signs, presence of edema, heart and lung auscultation, blood and urine laboratory values, intake and output, consciousness and orientation levels.
Worked effectively with diverse populations of patients and diverse communities.
Progressive Care Unit- Registered Nurse, 09/2017 to 09/2018 Carteret Hospital – City, STATE,
Initiated, monitored and titrated critical IV drips (i.e. Cardizem, Verapamil, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Lasix, Heparin, Magnesium, Potassium, and Insulin).
Provided direct patient care to patients' with high acuities that are respiratory, cardiac and neurologically impaired.
Recognize and interpret cardiac rhythms providing proper interventions when necessary.
Prepped and cared for patients receiving heart catheterization before and after procedure.
Assisted cardiologists with cardio versions as well as transesophageal echocardiograms.
NIH stroke certified.
Preformed frequent MENDs exams on stroke patients.
Identified and responded to emergency situations using both ACLS and/or BLS when necessary.
Work directly with cardiologists, nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and other members of hospital staff to plan and provide appropriate patient care.
Actively engaged and participated in continuing education classes.
Member of hospital's clinical ladder program.
Medical/ Surgical/ Telemetry- Registered Nurse, 04/2016 to 08/2017 Onslow Memorial Hospital – City, STATE,
Provide a broad range of general nursing care including vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, catheters, feeding tubes and IV and central lines.
Utilize lifesaving ACLS and BLS interventions when appropriate. Responsible for the care and monitoring of patients before and after surgery.
Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team of medical and healthcare professions composed of physicians, nurse managers, dieticians, social workers, case managers, and physical therapists.
Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical and surgical procedures, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens including medication and pain management techniques.
Administer oral, IM, SC and IV medications including PCA setup and pain management.
Recognize and interpret cardiac rhythms.
Cardiac Outpatient Registered Nurse, 12/2015 to 04/2016 INOVA Hospital – City, STATE,
Administer cardiac medications
Triage cardiac patient and ensure proper care is provided to them
Administer and input 24 & 48 hour Holter tests
Provide pre and post care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, pacemaker, and ICD implant
Provide wound care for post surgical patients
Educate patients and their families regarding lifestyle changes in order to improve cardiovascular health
Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of acute/emergent medical conditions such as stable angina, cardiac arrhythmias, syncope, and other cardiac conditions
Monitor and treat other acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, CHF, atrial fibrillation, and thyroid dysfunction
Assess patient health problems and needs
Develop and implement nursing care plans
Work under the supervision of cardiologist treating patients recovering from bypass, pacemaker, and angioplasty heart surgery
Educate postoperative cardiovascular rehabilitation activities to the patient such as postoperative home care needs; necessary changes in diet, nutrition and exercise to improve heart health; how to administer heart medication as well as recommending physical therapy at home
Assist with stress echocardiograms
Preform cardiac and Lexiscan stress tests
Education and Training
Master of Science: Nurse Practitioner , Expected in 2021 Purdue University - , GPA:
4.0 GPA
Member of Honor Society
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 2017 Purdue University - , GPA:
4.0 GPA
Associate of Science: Registered Nursing, Expected in 2015 ECPI University - Manassas, VA GPA:
3.8 GPA
Associate of Science: PreNursing, Expected in 2012 Georgia Military College - Valdosta, GA GPA:
Associate of Science: Aerospace Ground Equipment , Expected in 2011 Community College of the Air Force - , GPA:
Military Experience
Active Duty 01/2006to 06/2012 United States Air Force – Moody AFB , GA
Active Reserve 06/2012to 02/2013 United States Air Force – March ARB , CA
Active Guard 03/2013to 10/2015 Air National Guard – Andrews Air Force Base , MD
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