West Virginia and Ohio State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in acute and long term care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Med/surg and telemetry while driving innovation.
Skills
Medical screening
Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Inpatient and outpatient care
Flow sheet charting
Patient Care
Ventilator care
Medication administration expert
Team supervision
Cerner
Monitoring vital signs
Long-Term Care
Diabetes management
Performing bladder scans
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Medication and IV administration
Palliative and Pain Management
Changing tracheostomies
Taking vitals
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Colostomy care familiarity
Catheters
Administering medicines
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification July 2021-July 2023 (AHA certified)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support March 2021-March 2023 (AHA certified)
NIHSS March 2021
Experience
Travel RN, 04/2021 to Current Lhc Group – Johnstown, PA,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Travel Registered Nurse, 02/2021 to 04/2021 Kaiser Permanente – Denver, CO,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
RN, 07/2020 to 02/2021 Us Oncology, Inc. – New Braunfels, TX,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Nurse Manager, 05/2019 to 02/2020 Bakersfield Memorial Hospital – Bakersfield, CA,
Completed weekly floor work to stay up to date on latest clinical practices and procedures.
Kept close eye on department operations to maintain effective coverage of all needs.
Received and researched complaints from families, patients and clinical staff in order to resolve concerns to full satisfaction.
Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Managed performance of nursing staff of [Number] by reviewing task completion, prioritization and reports.
Coordinated employee schedules and job assignments.
RN, 01/2008 to 05/2019 Us Oncology, Inc. – Peru, IL,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Cared for more than 5 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of multiple bed Med surg/telemetry unit.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor, 05/2011 to 05/2018 South Carolina Job Board – Blythewood, SC,
Guided and supervised nursing students in all learning activities, including classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
Instructed courses in nursing to meet all educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations.
Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance and student academic progress.
Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
Education and Training
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, Expected in 05/2008 University Of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College - Rio Grande, OH GPA:
BSN: Nursing, Expected in 05/2011 University Of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College - Rio Grande, OH GPA:
Master of Science: Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Expected in United States University - , GPA:
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School Attended
University Of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
University Of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
