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SC State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients in post operative, critical care, stepdown and Hospice 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 direct patient care. Highly skilled in therapeutic communication and patient relationship building. Extensive experience in completing nursing assessments, both in person and over the phone.

Skills
  • Unit administration
  • Medical screening
  • Patient monitoring
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Administering medicines
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Licensed SC driver
  • Emotional awareness
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Family and patient support
  • Performing bladder scans
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medication administration expert
  • SBAR communication
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medical assessment
  • Patient care planning
  • Long-Term Care
  • Checking oxygen levels
  • Patient relations
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Critical care
  • Nursing Plan Development and Modification
  • Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
  • Direct and Indirect Patient Care
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Gastroenteral nutrition education
  • Triaging
  • Patient Management
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Colostomy care familiarity
Experience
Roper St. Francis HealthcareMt. Pleasant, SCRN08/2018 to Current
  • 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.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Delivered care to 3-5 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Hospice of CharlestonMt. Pleasant, SCRN05/2013 to 08/2018
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to inpatient hospice patients in an inpatient hospice facility.
  • 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.
  • Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor orders and treatment care plans.
  • Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Assisted terminally ill patients with personal care, including bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Performed 9-12 patient assessments weekly.
  • Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
  • Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
  • Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
  • Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
  • Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family through dedicated listening, kind words and compassion.
  • Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Roper St. Francis HealthcareCharleston, SCRN09/2008 to 12/2012
  • Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
  • Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
  • Managed continuous medication infusions such as Cardizem, Amiodarone and Insulin.
  • Provided direct care to post operative CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement, Thoracotomy, Vascular, Breast reconstruction, etc. patients.
  • Partnered with cardiologists to diagnose cause of arrhythmias and offer interventional treatments.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
  • Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
  • Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
  • Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Provided training and supervision to 7-10 member staff in Cardiothoracic Surgical Stepdown unit.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Roper St. Francis HealthcareCharleston, SCCNA09/2004 to 09/2008
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
  • Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Education and Training
Associates of Nursing:Nursing05/2008Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC
High School Diploma05/2004West Ashley High School, Charleston, SC
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Roper St. Francis Healthcare
  • Hospice of Charleston

School Attended

  • Trident Technical College
  • West Ashley High School

Job Titles Held:

  • RN
  • CNA

Degrees

  • Associates of Nursing : Nursing 05/2008
    High School Diploma 05/2004

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