Versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Labor/Delivery/Nursery/NICU units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Community Involvement includes service as committee volunteer member with American Cancer Society and service as a member of the Conway Regional Women's Council, volunteering for events such as Dazzle Daze and Breast Cancer Awareness.
Skills
Work Planning and Prioritization
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Patient Care Oversight
Onboarding and Orientation
Employee Coaching and Motivation
Project Planning
Teamwork and Collaboration
Scheduling and Coordinating
Education and Training
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, ARExpected in 12/2018 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Honor Roll 2018, maintained GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Dean's List Honoree 2018.
Baptist Health Schools Little RockLittle Rock, ARExpected in 12/2006 – –RN Diploma:Nursing - GPA:
Honor Roll 2006- Graduated high honors with GPA 3.9 and completion >800 clinical hours while in RN fast track (1 year).
Baptist Health Schools Little RockLittle Rock, ARExpected in 12/2001 – –LPN Diploma:Nursing - GPA:
Honor Roll 2001- Graduated with honors, maintained GPA 3.7 in LPN program with >900 clinical hours (1 year).
University of Central ArkansasConway, ARExpected in – –:General Education - GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2000-2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification 2006-2022
Explained and demonstrated before and after birth care to childbearing women, and women regarding gynecological care by answering questions and addressing concerns.
Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Coordinated computerized functions for automated prescriptions, patient medical records and laboratory information and trained other office staff members in electronic operations.
Organized patient and physician activities for 6-practitioner office with warmth, professionalism and confidentiality and drove clear and complete communication among team.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Baptist Health Medical Center - LPN City, STATE, 12/2001 - 04/2003
Delivered exceptional care as a Women's and Infant's Resource nurse pulled to specific units based on staffing needs for an 80 bed neonatal ICU with a Level 3 setting and Level 1 Nursery, a 20 bed post partum unit, 15 bed labor and delivery unit, including 5 beds for high-risk OB patients.
Managed day-to-day routines for newborn and premature babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
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