Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sam's Choice Healthcare Home Health Agency
Jackson, MS
07.2019 - Current
Provide in-home care to medically fragile infants and children of all ages needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Inform patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Build cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and and actively seek information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
08.2014 - Current
Demonstrated safe and responsible use of equipment; maintained infection control and safety measures with every single patient contact.
Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed.
Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Assisted with breastfeeding of infant and education patients on proper breastfeeding techniques.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
11.2010 - 08.2014
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 32 bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Tubal ligation and Cesarean Section.
Chart Review Auditor
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
04.2008 - 11.2010
Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently.
Assisted clients in understanding their available options and helped them select the right service plans for their needs.
Collaborated with colleagues to discuss market information and strategies.
Effectively communicated with other employees and upper management to ensure complete care of customers.
Evaluated the customers' needs and provided service options to meet their requirements.
Fulfilled administrative duties, including: completing and filing paperwork, directing a multi-line phone and setting appointments.
Greeted customers and offered them assistance where possible.
Liscensed Practical Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05.1998 - 04.2008
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Unit Secretary
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
06.1990 - 06.1996
Maintained current and accurate medical records for several hundred patients.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements.
Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.
Education
Master of Science Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Post Master PMHNP
Walden University
Minnesota
11-2024
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
09-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
12-2008
Skills
Medication and IV administrati
Direct Patient Care
Documentation and Charting
Strong Clinical Judgment
Infection control measures
Intravenous therapy
Care Planning
Compassion and Empathy
Care Plan Development
Professional Bedside Manner
Physical assessments
Patient care planning
Accomplishments
Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
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