Retired Registered Nurse with 26 years of management experience who still has a desire to help people in or out of the medical community
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pa Associate
Baptist Paragould
07.2024 - Current
Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes.
Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathetic bedside manner.
Great River Medical Center Emergency Department
12.2015 - Current
Administered Emergency care to acute medical and trauma patients. Arranged for transfers of patients to higher levels of Care. Preceptor and mentor to new nurses and nursing students. Administered care to patients with special needs of all ages.
Registered Nurse
Nea Baptist Clinic
10.2021 - 03.2024
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2012
Served at Charge nurse over the North Nursing unit, responsible for making assignments, general nursing duties, served as preceptor for new hires.
The Surgical Hospital of Jonesboro Endoscopy
10.2007 - 01.2011
Served as Charge nurse in Endoscopy, responsible for assisting with staffing and assignment of staffing, preceptor and mentor of new employees and nursing students. Administering care to Pre-op and Post-Op patients, administering Moderate Sedation during procedures and assisting Physicians as GI technician. Cross trained in PACU Pre-Op and Post-Op for a variety of surgeries.
Helena Regional Medical Center
05.1999 - 05.2009
Emergency Department and Medical Surgical Floor. Administered Emergency care to acute medical and trauma patients. Arranged for transfers of patients to higher levels of Care. Served as charge nurse overseeing daily operations. Preceptor and mentor to new nurses and nursing students. Administered care to patients with special needs of all ages.
Air Evac Lifeteam
01.2004 - 01.2007
Provided Emergency Critical care transport to acutely ill Medical and Trauma Patients. Trained in Advance Airway Management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric and Neonatal Advance Life Support.
Education
Associate of Science - Critical Care Emergency Nursing
Air Evac Lifeteam Academy
West Plains, Missouri
Licensure of Basic Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
Phillips County Community College of the University of Arkansas, Dewitt Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Phillips County Community College of the University of Arkansas, Helena Campus
05.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Office
Phillips County Community College
Helena, AR
05.1996
Skills
Patient management
Electronic medical records
EMR / EHR
Referral coordination
Accomplishments
Nominated nurse of the year 3 years in a row at Helena Regional Medical Center and 1 year at The Surgical Hospital Of Jonesboro
Voted Best IV Starter at The Surgical Hospital Of Jonesboro 2010
Timeline
Lead Pa Associate
Baptist Paragould
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nea Baptist Clinic
10.2021 - 03.2024
Great River Medical Center Emergency Department
12.2015 - Current
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2012
The Surgical Hospital of Jonesboro Endoscopy
10.2007 - 01.2011
Air Evac Lifeteam
01.2004 - 01.2007
Helena Regional Medical Center
05.1999 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Phillips County Community College of the University of Arkansas, Helena Campus
Licensure of Basic Emergency Medical Technician - undefined
Phillips County Community College of the University of Arkansas, Dewitt Campus
Associate of Science - Critical Care Emergency Nursing
Primary Care/CHEER Physician Assistant, PA-C and the Clinical Director at Clinica Esperanza/CEHCPrimary Care/CHEER Physician Assistant, PA-C and the Clinical Director at Clinica Esperanza/CEHC