Compassionate and skilled registered nurse with over 21 years of experience in an acute patient care and communitycare settings. Proven expertise in medication administration, critical thinking, and patient education. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lexington Health Saluda Pointe Urgent Care
12.2021 - Current
Assess patient conditions and triaged urgent cases efficiently in fast-paced environment.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Administered medications and performed clinical procedures with precision and adherence to protocols.
Educated patients on proper aftercare procedures, potential complications, and necessary follow-up appointments to promote long-term health and recovery.
Provided lifesaving interventions during critical situations, stabilizing patients until transfer to appropriate hospital departments or discharge from the facility.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
09.2004 - 12.2022
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Precepted nursing students, nurse residents and new hires. Training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
Clinical resource for coworkers regarding clinical issues. Serving as charge nurse when needed.
Reviewed post operative orders and continously monitored patients post operative vitals and oriented to unit.
Administered medications via oral, IV and IM injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
08-2004
Skills
Patient Care
IV Therapy and Phlebotomy sample collection
Critical Thinking
Medication Administration
Electronic Medical Records
Leadership
Patient Education
Teamwork and collaboration
Emergency Triage
Splinting and Wound Care
EKG
Accomplishments
LMC Gold Recipient 2011
Pinnacle of Excellence Award 2024 Awarded to Saluda Pointe Urgent Care for maintaining extraordinary achievement in patient experience and clinical quality performance.
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
National Certification in Medical Surgical Nursing since 2016