Skilled healthcare professional equipped for challenging nursing roles. Delivers exceptional patient care through expertise in clinical assessments, medication management, and patient education. Fosters effective team collaboration and adapts to evolving healthcare environments, driving positive patient outcomes and supporting team success.
Work History
Staff RN
2 Years 8 Months
Atrium Health - Wilkes Medical Center | 01.2024 - Current
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, focusing on medication history, current symptoms, treatment response, and clinical condition changes to inform care decisions.
Administered prescribed medications and monitored therapeutic effectiveness and adverse effects, communicating patient status changes to healthcare providers to ensure timely interventions.
Coordinated care and collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, effective treatment plans.
Educated patients on medications, treatments, and follow-up care while advocating for their needs and preferences to enhance patient-centered care throughout the continuum.
PACU RN
2 Years 1 Month
Hugh Chatham Health | 08.2022 - 09.2024
Administered postoperative medications while monitoring patients for therapeutic response and complications related to anesthesia, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
Assessed and treated common post-operative symptoms, including pain and nausea, evaluating response to medications and adjusting care based on patient condition and provider orders.
Monitored vital signs, symptoms, and level of consciousness to swiftly identify adverse reactions and implement necessary interventions, enhancing patient safety.
Documented medication administration and patient assessments in an electronic health record, facilitating clear communication and continuity of care among healthcare team.
Communicated changes in patient condition and medication-related concerns to providers and other members of the healthcare team to support safe transitions of care.
ICU RN
5 Years 1 Month
Hugh Chatham Health | 08.2019 - 09.2024
Administered and managed complex medication regimens, monitoring patients for therapeutic responses, side effects, and changes in clinical condition to ensure optimal outcomes.
Titrated IV medications based on patient response and provider directives, ensuring effective management of vasopressors, sedatives, and antiarrhythmics.
Assessed vital signs, lab results, and clinical status to evaluate medication effectiveness and identify complications, facilitating timely interventions or escalations.
Communicated medication-related concerns and significant changes in patient condition to providers and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to adjust treatment plans.
Documented medication administration, titrations, assessments, interventions, and patient response to support medication safety and continuity of care.
Outpatient Hemodialysis RN
1 Year 1 Month
Health Systems Management | 01.2019 - 02.2020
Monitored patient conditions and delivered comprehensive care to achieve optimal outcomes.
Worked with an interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
Stabilized patients during emergencies through immediate first aid, CPR, or advanced life support.
Patient Care Technician
5 Years 5 Months
Health Systems Management | 08.2013 - 01.2019
Administered hemodialysis treatments to outpatient patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout procedures.
Delivered compassionate patient care while monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
Assisted in daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety for patients during their stay.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Months
The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center | 03.2013 - 07.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 11 Months
Cross Road Retirement Community | 04.2011 - 03.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina - Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | 07.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston Salem, NC | 12.2018
Skills
Medication Administration & Monitoring
IV administration
Side Effect & Symptom Assessment
Patient Assessment
Emergency Interventions
Critical thinking
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Care Prioritization
Patient Advocacy
Certification
Registered Nurse, North Carolina, License #310811
Basic Life Support, Expires 07/2027
American Heart Association, Expires 07/2027
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association), Expires 07/2027
CCRN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation), Expires 05/31/2028
Timeline
Staff RN
Atrium Health - Wilkes Medical Center
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
PACU RN
Hugh Chatham Health
08.2022 - 09.2024Read More
ICU RN
Hugh Chatham Health
08.2019 - 09.2024Read More
Outpatient Hemodialysis RN
Health Systems Management
01.2019 - 02.2020Read More
Patient Care Technician
Health Systems Management
08.2013 - 01.2019Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center