Knowledgeable Perioperative Nurse gifted in helping patients remain calm during surgical preparations. Dependable individual always willing to go the extra mile. Offering collaboration, multitasking and dynamic communication skills.
Driven, hardworking ER Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience.
Accomplishments
PCT of the Year-2011
Nurse of the Year-2020
Nothing Bundt the Best RN Award 2021
Skills
Peripheral IV placement-Port-a-cath access/de-access
EKG
EPIC/Medtech Computer systems
Critical Care
Preceptor
RSL-Charge RN
Work History
Registered Nurse , Perioperative Care-PreOp, 2015 to Current Children's Health – Tyler, TX,
Performed pre-operative orders by physicians, obtained signatures on consents , placement of IVs and all other orders to prepare patients for OR.
Provides education to patients and family relevant to the procedure being performed
Assigned as Charge RN which serves as resource nurse for the unit and makes daily staff assignments.
Served as unit based Preceptor for new hires and newly assigned charge nurses, training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Collaborated daily with OR and PACU staff to ensure continuity and quality of nursing care for surgical patients
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses
Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 2014 to Current Children's Health – Dallas, TX,
Responding to critical patients in a fast-paced environment
Collaborating with EMS when patients arrive via ambulance
Communicating critical lab values and diagnostic results to ED providers
Utilizing clinical knowledge to rapidly assess patients during triage process
IV placement ,collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections
Used Meditech to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with Attending MD .
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 2012 to 2015 MUSC-Medical University Of South Carolina – City, STATE,
Responding to critical patients in a fast-paced environment
Collaborating with EMS when patients arrive via ambulance
Communicating critical lab values and diagnostic results to ED providers
Utilizing clinical knowledge to rapidly assess patients during triage process
IV placement ,collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections
Used EPIC to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with Attending MD .
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Patient Care Technician, ER, 2010 to 2012 MUSC- Medical University Of South Carolina – City, STATE,
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve EKG interpretation
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 07/2022 Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
start date March 1, 2021
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2012 Trident Technical College - Charleston, SC GPA:
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