An accomplished and dedicated healthcare professional with a strong track record of success in leading and implementing exceptional care in various inpatient settings. Recognized for demonstrating commitment to administrative excellence and teamwork, enabling the delivery of quality care experiences for patients. Seeking a challenging role to contribute expertise and skills.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2022 - Current
Independently travel to different hospitals, collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams to devise personalized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Work closely with Nephrologists to develop and implement effective treatment strategies, utilizing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Hemodialysis, and Peritoneal Dialysis.
Managed high-acuity patients in ICU, Med/Tele, and Rehab, utilizing clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to ensure optimal care.
Assessed and monitored patients for potential complications during dialysis treatment, facilitating prompt intervention and follow-up care.
Consistently deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintain detailed and accurate medical records of patients' conditions, treatments, and progress, in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Educated and supported patients and families, promoting active involvement in health and wellness management.
Provided specialized patient care in multiple hospital environments across the Kansas City area.
ICU Stepdown Case Manager/ RN CM
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
09.2020 - 11.2021
Established rapport with patients and families in 25-bed unit to facilitate cooperative progress towards treatment goals.
During COVID-19 outbreak, arranged immediate in-house hospice needs as well as distance transport for home with hospice discharges.
Collaborated with hospice consults for family bereavement counseling, ensuring families were present at bedside during patient transitions to hospice.
PRN Float RN / PRN Case Management
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
06.2016 - 09.2020
Balanced dual PRN roles to enhance nursing expertise and address acute hospital demands.
Unified bedside patient care with patient throughput, advocating for a shortened length of stay and better patient outcomes.
Determined short term and long-term goals with patient and staff members with a focus on patient progress.
Consulted specialists to facilitate and customize patient care plans.
Floated across multiple units hospital-wide as bedside RN and RN CM to support critical patient care needs.
Operating Room Circulating RN
Overland Park Regional Medical Centre
Overland Park, KS
06.2016 - 05.2018
Full time RN with strong patient advocacy before, during, and after surgery to ensure patient safety.
Conducted pre-operative education sessions for patients and their families.
Delivered timely care, including patient education and retrieval of signed documents, while efficiently transporting patients to and from Operating Room Suites.
Performed sterile techniques, set up, monitored and maintained a sterile environment throughout procedures.
Real-time documentation of surgical events, including detailed recording of mechanical implant removal and insertion.
Handled the collection and transportation of specimens to pathology with efficiency.
Serviced surgical equipment to guarantee optimal performance throughout procedures.
Assisted anesthesia team during induction and delivered medications, ensuring smooth procedural flow.
Float Pool RN
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
05.2011 - 01.2016
Floated to all medical-surgical units, adapting to changing assignments mid-shift and daily.
Executed care plans, administered medications, and documented patient information for up to 6 patients in 25 - 45 bed units.
Competency with IV, PCA, feeding tubes, catheters, wound vacs.
Demonstrated proficiency in IV therapy, patient-controlled analgesia, and the management of feeding tubes, catheters, and wound vacuums.
Educated patients and families with a holistic approach, guiding them during all stages of hospitalization from admission to discharge.
Provided holistic education to patients and families, supporting them throughout hospitalization from admission to discharge.
Education
BSN -
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
08.2010 - 01.2011
Skills
Patient Assessment
Risk Assessment
Medical emergencies management
Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution
Communication and Collaboration
Clinical Documentation with experience in Meditech, Interqual, and Cerner
Certification
BLS, ACLS
Willing to acquire other necessary certifications in a timely manner
Professional Attributes
Exhibits an analytical mind and active listening skills, highly passionate about attention to details
Possesses refined prioritization skills, and holds the ability to lead in internal/external departments.