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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Registered nurse with 8 years of demonstrated clinical experience, leadership skills and technical knowledge seeking to leverage front-line clinical experience and advanced education to take on a teaching position with Delaware State University. Quality-driven and efficient with excellent organizational and assessment skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Strong commitment to excellence and achieving optimal outcomes through dedication to providing educational leadership, initiative, and flexibility in clinical environment.
Education and Training
DNP, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Expected in 07/2022
Cappella University-Doctoral Candidate - City
- Dissertation: Development of a Discharge Bundle to Increase the Number of Patients Discharged byNoon
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Member
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN Program, 02/2016
Chamberlain School of Nursing - City
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing, 2014
Middlesex County College - City, USA
- Dean's List Honoree 2012-2013
Leadership /Advocacy
- Started a Night Shift Council at Bayshore Hospital 2016-2017
- Contributed to article Shared Governance at Night 2017
- Nominated to attend the 2018 ANCC National Magnet Conference
- Chaired the Night Shift Council 2017-2018
- Member of Shared Governance Committee 2018-2022
- Advocated for the development of Diversity and Inclusion initiative 2020-2021
- Mentor/Preceptor 2019-2022
- Member of the Patient Experience Steering Committee 2021-2022
Certifications and Licenses
- Registered Nurse in State of New Jersey: 26NR17474100
- Registered Nurse in State of Delaware Multi-State: L1-0050416
- ANCC Board Certified for Medical Surgical Nursing
- Telemetry Certification
- NIH Stroke Certified
- IV Therapy/ Intravascular Access Certification
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Experience
Progressive Care Nurse -Heart Failure, 10/2021 - CurrentAscension (System Office) - Andalusia , AL
- Administer medications for Heart Failure treatment and symptom management
- Screen and refer patient for sleep studies
Interpret lab tests and report results to the Provider - Manage care of post cardiac catheterization and implanted cardiac device patients
- Treat co-morbidities such as diabetes, lipid disorders or depression
- Follow up with referrals to other professional subspecialties, such as endocrinology or pulmonary medicine
- Ongoing communication with the patient's primary care provider
- Use technology to monitor Heart Failure disease status
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, 04/2018 - CurrentConnectrn - Harlan , IN
- Treat patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Educate patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Coordinate and manage care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies
- Treat patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
- Collaborate with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications
- Consistently assess and evaluate patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans
- Assess patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
- Deliver quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion
- Perform blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
Travel Nurse-Open Heart Step Down, 07/2021 - 10/2021Edison COVID-19 Field Hospital - City , STATE
- Monitored patients recovering from open heart surgeries and cardiac catheterization procedures and interventions.
- Read and interpreted lab test result values to develop, monitor and adjust care.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Supervised patient health parameters, including blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
Registered Nurse, 04/2020 - 07/2020Jersey City Medical Center - City , STATE
- Cared for patients during a pandemic
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Staff Nurse - Mental Health Center, 07/2017 - 08/2018Bayshore Community Hospital - City , STATE
- Assessed the mental health needs of voluntary and involuntary adults within the mental health unit and developed patient-specific care plans
- Promoted and fostered health by assisting clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and prevent further disability
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient progress
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from various mental health conditions
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills
Registered Nurse - Float Nurse, 05/2014 - 12/2017Company Name - City, State
- Interpreted and monitored EKG readings, Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify appropriate medical team members and Initiate corrective action
- Proficient in assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, complete patient care. Utilizes strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Developed and chaired the Bayshore Night Shift Council to implement strategies that support a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction
- Communicated with primary care physicians to relay patient needs
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
Honors and Awards
- Bayhealth COVID Hero 2020
- Galaxy Award, March 2017, Bayshore Community Hospital
- Nominee for Nurse of the Year Award, May 2016 and May 2017, Bayshore Community Hospital
- Polaris Award, December 2015 Bayshore Community Hospital
- New Nurse of the Year 2014, Bayshore Community Hospital
Organization/Membership
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Nurses Association & New Jersey State Nurses Association
- National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
- SigmaTheta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2018-Present
Skills
- Care of the Cardiac Patient
- Recognizing and Managing Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Skin Assessment and Pressure Ulcer Staging
- Skin Tear Management and Prevention
- Administer Non-titratable drugs/Titratable cardiac drugs
- Care of the Patient Requiring Peritoneal Dialysis
- IV drug therapy management
- Colostomy care familiarity, Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem Solving
- Flexibility/Accountability
- Conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Active Listening skills
- Computer Proficiency
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medication and IV administration
- Colostomy care
- Epic proficiency
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
- Diabetes management
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Patient care planning
- Patient and family focused
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School Attended
- Cappella University-Doctoral Candidate
- Chamberlain School of Nursing
- Middlesex County College
Job Titles Held:
- Progressive Care Nurse -Heart Failure
- Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
- Travel Nurse-Open Heart Step Down
- Registered Nurse
- Staff Nurse - Mental Health Center
- Registered Nurse - Float Nurse
Degrees
- DNP , Doctorate of Nursing Practice Expected in 07/2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing , BSN Program 02/2016
Associate of Applied Science , Nursing 2014
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