Registered Nurse with 16+ years skilled experience in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Achieved notable patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication, excelling in handling diverse patient populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Butterworth Campus
07.2008 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Phlebotomist
Corewell Health Butterworth Campus
05.2006 - 06.2008
Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
07-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
06-2008
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Focus on Ortho/Trauma/Burn Patients
Patient Assessments
Patient education and counseling
Strong Clinical Judgment
EPIC and Cerner use
EMR / EHR
Compassion and Empathy
Daisy Award Recipient
Certification
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. License Number: 4704269073