Utilize assessment tools to evaluate mental health needs of patients, improving treatment plans and outcomes in inpatient settings.
Facilitate quicker recovery from mental distress through risk minimization and ensuring compliance with psychiatric medications.
Implement and enforce evidence-based practices on the unit-based quality team, decreasing hospital-acquired CAUTIs to 3 in 2024.
Participate in hospital-wide, quarterly rapid improvement events aimed at reducing internal incidents by identifying and addressing barriers that prevent timely patient discharge.
Internal RN (Traveler)-Stepdown
ECU Health
Greenville, NC
08.2022 - 08.2023
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatry, to develop comprehensive care plans that enhanced patient outcomes.
Assessed and addressed ongoing inpatient mental health needs in coordination with psychiatric services.
Fostered strong relationships with patients’ families, promoting trust and understanding during challenging situations.
COVID/Stepdown RN
Vidant Medical Center
Greenville, NC
02.2020 - 04.2021
Provided direct care to adult patients experiencing mental health crises during the pandemic.
Contributed to a quality improvement team that focused on patient-nurse communication, increasing patient satisfaction by 20%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.2019
Skills
Proven teamwork and collaboration to achieve organizational goals
Exceptional interpersonal communication that builds trust with patients and team members
Adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments while maintaining high standards of care
Strong analytical and decision-making skills under pressure
License/Certifications
Registered Nurse: North Carolina Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Community Involvement
Physical and Mental Health Committee Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Advocates for community awareness on mental and physical health issues through public events and outreach programs.
Organizes health initiatives that supported mental wellness and healthy lifestyles for the community
Senior Project Assistant (CBI & IM) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)Senior Project Assistant (CBI & IM) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)