Patient-focused registered nurse with 9 years of experience providing care to a diverse group of patients with a wide variety of health care needs. Dedicated to always provide the highest quality of care to every patient.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dickson Health And Rehab
Dickson, TN
2024.07 - Current
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Registered Nurse
NHC Franklin
Franklin , TN
07.2018 - 10.2023
Managed a caseload of 20+ patients from admission to discharge.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis/prognosis, treatment options, disease process/management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Administered medications via oral, IV, IM and subcutaneous.
Administered medication and treatments to patients while monitoring responses and working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Horizon Medical Center
Dickson , TN
02.2017 - 02.2018
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN
05.2014
Skills
Patient Advocate
Patient/family focused care
Culturally Sensitive
HIPAA Education
Diabetes, hospice and CVA patient care
Proper Medication Administration
Proper Wound Care
Colostomy & Urostomy care knowledge
Tracheostomy care
Additional Information
Registered Nurse in the state of TN, License Number RN0000200693
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dickson Health And Rehab
2024.07 - Current
Registered Nurse
NHC Franklin
07.2018 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Horizon Medical Center
02.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
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