Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UK Kentucky Children's Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
State Registered Nursing Assistant
UK Kentucky Children's Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2021
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards.
Phlebotomist
Foster Medical
11.2017 - 01.2019
Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
Midway, KY
12.2020
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Administering Immunizations
Family/Patient Education
Medication Administration
Physical Assessment
Team Coordination
Affiliations
NANN - National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Certification
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
BLS - Basic Life Support
RNC-NIC - RN Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care - Expected in April 2024
Volunteer/Community Service
LHS - Lexington Humane Society Volunteer
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UK Kentucky Children's Hospital
02.2021 - Current
State Registered Nursing Assistant
UK Kentucky Children's Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2021
Phlebotomist
Foster Medical
11.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
BLS - Basic Life Support
RNC-NIC - RN Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care - Expected in April 2024
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