Responsible for the care of up to 64 residents in long term care facility; supervised and delegated duties to certified nursing assistants; assessed residents and reported changes to physicians/nurse practitioners; administered controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility of keys; witnessed counting and charting of medications during change of shift; administered all medications as ordered during shift; performed glucose testing and followed up with insulin administration when needed; charting and updating data including MARS and TARS; collection of lab specimens; completed incident reports when necessary
RN
Ridgeview Health Services
02.2022 - 09.2024
Responsible for the care of residents in 148 bed skilled nursing/rehab/long term care facility; supervise and delegate duties to certified nursing assistants; assess residents and report changes to physicians/nurse practitioners; administer controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility of keys; witness counting and charting of medications during change of shift; administer all medications as ordered during shift; perform glucose testing and follow up with insulin administration when needed; O2 administration as required; IV therapy including hydration, antibiotics, TPN with lipids via PICC line; G-tube care with administration of feedings via Kangaroo pump; foley catheter including suprapubic insertions with maintenance care; charting and updating data including MARS and TARS; collection of lab specimens; complete incident reports when necessary
RN travel
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
10.2021 - 11.2021
Provided care at level 1 trauma center on Surgical Care Unit including obtaining vital signs; performing POC testing such as blood sugar checks; assisted patients post-surgery with repositioning and ambulating; administering medications via all routes; IV therapy including TPN using alaris pumps; communication with all departments and physicians; admissions/discharges; documentation using Meditech system
Fort Walton Beach, FL
RN Unit Manager
Ridgeview Health Services
Jasper, AL
03.2018 - 09.2021
Responsible for the care of residents in 148 bed skilled nursing/rehab/long term care facility; supervise and delegate duties to certified nursing assistants; assess residents and report changes to physicians/nurse practitioners; administer controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility of keys; witness counting and charting of medications during change of shift; administer all medications as ordered during shift; perform glucose testing and follow up with insulin administration when needed; O2 administration as required; IV therapy including hydration, antibiotics, TPN with lipids via PICC line; G-tube care with administration of feedings via Kangaroo pump; foley catheter including suprapubic insertions with maintenance care; charting and updating data including MARS and TARS; collection of lab specimens; complete incident reports when necessary
Assists in developing, implementing, and making adjustments to resident care plans as needed. Acts as a main point of contact between residents and families. Supervises and disciplines staff as necessary to ensure the highest quality of care possible. Ensures the unit meets federal and state regulatory standards as well as company policies and procedures. Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians to plan and maintain resident care. Completes admission and discharge assessments. Audits and completes charting, evaluations, medical forms, and other administrative tasks. Identifies procedural problems and works with the Director of Nursing to resolve issues.
RN Case Manager
Hospice of Northwest Alabama
Winfield, AL
10.2016 - 01.2018
Provided palliative/end of life care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and long term care facilities; Managed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families through end of life issues; communicated with interdisciplinary team including physicians, social worker, chaplain, home health aides, volunteer coordinator, and other hospice nurses; developed and implemented individualized plan of care via computer documentation; utilized critical thinking, communication, time management, and problem solving skills
Winfield, AL
RN
Amedisys Home Health Care
Fayette, AL
05.2015 - 09.2016
Directly supervised and evaluated LPNs and Home Health Aides; performed patient care assessment, evaluation, development and implementation of Plan of Care, completed OASIS assessments timely; provided skilled nursing care to patients in accordance with the Plan of Care and agency policies; communicated patient information effectively with individual staff, physicians, and family members; provided teaching and assisted patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques; demonstrated competency in skills required for patient care; participated in Patient Care Conferences; performed other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor
Fayette, AL
RN Supervisor
Golden Living Center
Winfield, AL
08.2013 - 02.2014
Responsible for the care of up to 64 residents in long term care facility; supervised and delegated duties to certified nursing assistants; assessed residents and reported changes to physicians/nurse practitioners; administered controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility of keys; witnessed counting and charting of medications during change of shift; administered all medications as ordered during shift; performed glucose testing and followed up with insulin administration when needed; charting and updating data including MARS and TARS; collection of lab specimens; completed incident reports when necessary
Winfield, AL
RN
Walker Baptist Health System
Jasper, AL
11.2012 - 07.2013
Direct patient care including vital signs; administering medications (all routes); turning, repositioning, and ambulating patients; baths; glucose checks; specimen collection; IV therapy; charting and documentation; telephone communication with all departments