Dedicated professional with extensive 16-year background in acute care facilities, continuity of care, and integrated health care delivery, seeking to leverage expertise.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - 09.2025
Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Travel Nurse
TNAA
10.2022 - 11.2024
Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on clinical best practices and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning and professional development.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health Ocala
12.2018 - 10.2022
Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Ensured timely documentation of all nursing activities within electronic medical records system, contributing to accurate record keeping and informed decision-making processes.
Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
Registered nurse
Munroe Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Ocala, Advent Health of Ocala
01.2009 - 12.2018
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Department manager
Lowes
06.2000 - 08.2009
Nurse Intern
Munroe Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - 01.2009
General Manager
Hardees
03.1988 - 05.2000
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL
05.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Central Florida Community College
Ocala, FL
12.2008
Skills
BLS and ACLS certified
NIH certification
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power Point
Leadership
Successfully fulfilled the role of preceptor for numerous new nursing staff members.
Successfully assisted in education classes for the nurse residency program.
Effectively performs leader rounding and service recovery efforts daily.
Completes chart audits to ensure safe and effective patient care is being provided and documented.
Successfully fulfilled the role of Assistant Nurse Manager for the last 3 years. Including scheduling, mentoring, coaching, and leading my team to be the best.
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2025 - 09.2025
Travel Nurse
TNAA
10.2022 - 11.2024
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health Ocala
12.2018 - 10.2022
Registered nurse
Munroe Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Ocala, Advent Health of Ocala
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