Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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.
Accomplishments
Member of the Oncology Nursing Government Council at Garnet Hospital
*Member of the Resource Committee Counsel at Garnet Hospital
*Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor’s Society since 2016
*Awarded the Dyson Foundation Scholarship 2015-2016
*Awarded the Susan Drake Scholarship in 2017-2018
*Maintained a 3.92 GPA at Empire State College in Undergraduate BSN program from 2014-2016
*Maintained 3.93 GPA at Empire State College in Graduate Nursing Education program from 2016-2018
*Elected as Secretary of the Nursing Club at SUNY Orange in 2012-2013
*Nursing Student Peer tutor at SUNY Orange from 2012-2013
*Studies classical vocal and piano training
*Volunteer at The Rock Church in Candler in rock kids and serve on worship team as vocalist
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Patient Condition Monitoring
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Patient Care Oversight
Accurate Documentation
Critical Thinking
Medication Administration
Monitoring Vital Signs
Treatment Preparation
Care Coordination
Rehabilitation Assistance
Delegation and Motivation
Treatment Plan Modification
Nursing Performance Assessment
Direct Patient Care
Student Precepting
Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Work History
04/2021 to Current
Registered NurseUnited Surgical Partners International – Albuquerque, NM,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
03/2021 to Current
Clinical InstructorLouisiana State University Healthcare Network: New Orleans – Baton Rouge, LA,
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement and industry best practices.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Collaborated with lead instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Maintained student attendance records and grades using Canvas, and Moodle.
Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
04/2019 to 03/2021
Oncology Staff NurseLiberty Hospital – Kansas City, MO,
Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and [Treatment] in infusion treatment facility.
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
Protected patients from harm by following precise hospital security requirements.
Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Expected in 12/2018
Master of Science: Nursing Education SUNY Empire State College - Saratoga Springs, NY GPA:
Expected in 05/2016
Bachelor's in Nursing: Nursing Science SUNY Empire State College - Saratoga Springs, NY GPA:
Expected in 05/2013
Associate's : Nursing Orange County Community College - Middletown, NY GPA:
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