Compassionate Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience providing healthcare to a variety of patients from different backgrounds. I wish to leverage my experience and expertise as a PACU nurse.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, GA
08.2019 - Current
Manage post surgical joint replacements, fractures, stable post op craniotomies, corpectomies, laminectomies, cervical/ lumbar fusions and decompressions.
Provided leadership by functioning as relief charge.
Leveraged my nursing skills by providing relief assistance to other departments.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Travel RN, Med Surg
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
10.2023 - 12.2023
Demonstrate the ability to rapidly recognize and anticipate changes in patient status and take appropriate action.
Accurately document all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record as applicable.
Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
Travel RN, Med-Surg
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Memphis, TN
05.2022 - 07.2022
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Travel Nurse- Neuro
St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center
Athens, GA
09.2021 - 11.2021
Manage stroke patients, post-op neuro surgeries, covid patients and med surg over flow.
Assessed and monitored patients neurological status and reported and changes to the healthcare team.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
03.2021 - 06.2021
Managed trauma patients, medical patients and pre and post surgical patients.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Educated patients on post-operative instructions, wound care, nutrition and exercise regimens.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2018 - 06.2019
Implemented care for patients with orthopedics surgeries, vascular surgeries, urology surgeries, neuro surgeries and trauma.
Demonstrated the ability to perform chest tube care, trach care, pin site care, PEG tube care, sterile dressing, drain management, traction and more.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.