Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of medical care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Nurse- Pulmonary Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas
11.2023 - 01.2024
Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical-surgical patients.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient recovery.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Erfan Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications.
Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVS.
Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed.
Interpreting and recording measurements.
Monitoring patients vital signs and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
Contract Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit
Saint Thomas West Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2023
Admitting and assessing patients
Monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and maintaining patient records
Operating and tracking medical equipment
Running and ordering tests
Coordinating care with physicians and specialists
Charting patient progress
Covid Nurse
Erfan Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2022
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Covid19 Vaccinator Temporary Contract
The Little Clinic
12.2021 - 03.2022
Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
Updated patients charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes, and orders.
Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse, PCU COVID19
TriStar Summit Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored reesponses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Took care of COVID19 patients: administered medications, provided direct patient care, educated patients and families, collected samples for testing, monitored patients oxygen saturation and heart rate status on EKG monitor and provided assistance when needed.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devised well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability and acuity.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patients needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Home Health Care Nurse
Access Home Healthcare LLC.
10.2019 - 03.2020
Made initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care.
Administered IV medications and organized daily medications for patients in medication box as ordered by prescribing physician.
Cleaned and dressed wounds.
Documented symptoms and vital signs and report any abnormal findings to physician.
Monitored patient health and update care plan accordingly.
Instructed patients and families on propr home care.
Provided suggestions to improve safety at home.
Detected early symptoms that could lead to hospital visit.
Supervised home health aides.
Communicated with physicians, social workers, and other health advisors.
Provided patient and family members with encouragement and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN
03.2019
Skills
Decision making
Compassionate and Caring
Attention to Detail
Blood draw and sample collection
Accurate Documentation
Care Coordination
Patient Condition Monitoring
Patient Care Assessment
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Monitoring Vital Signs
Wound Care
Clear Patient Communication
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
The Art of Science of Botulinum Toxin A certification
The Art of Dermal Fillers: A training workshop certification
References
Caitlin Kinsey Manager 615.509.6649
Kaitlyn Prince FNP 502.316.2705
Katrina Bell, RN BSN 931.342.2203
Katy Chick- The Little Clinic Email: Katy.Chick@kroger. com
Katrina Kelly Miller MSN, BSN- South College Instructor
Email: Miller_k@yahoo.com
Dawn White BSN, RN, RN-BC- TriStar Summit Medical Center
615.316.4762- Dawn.White@hcahealthcare.com
Timeline
Medical Surgical Nurse- Pulmonary Unit
Ascension Saint Thomas
11.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Surgical Nurse
Erfan Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2023
Contract Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit
Saint Thomas West Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2023
Covid Nurse
Erfan Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2022
Covid19 Vaccinator Temporary Contract
The Little Clinic
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, PCU COVID19
TriStar Summit Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Home Health Care Nurse
Access Home Healthcare LLC.
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Post Op Spine ( Patient Care Technician) at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown HospitalPost Op Spine ( Patient Care Technician) at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital