I'm a 30+ year experience nurse with a strong background in Critical Care and Critical Care Education. I have strong work ethics, adaptable and love using teamwork to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, Florida
09.1997 - Current
Provided direct care in Surgical, Cardiac and Neurological critical care units.
Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Provided emotional support to families during difficult situations involving critical illness or end-of-life care decisions.
Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
LPN
D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital
Brewton, AL
09.1993 - 09.1997
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alabama Southern Community College
Monroeville, AL
05-1997
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL
09-1993
Skills
Charge Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse {all Critical Care Units and PCU) 1998-Present
I have many hobbies including cooking, watching movies, traveling, scuba diving, and competition marksmanship just to name a few. Love my family, friends and my dog Mokie!
Accomplishments
Featured in the Pensacola News Journal as Healthcare worker of the week
City of Pensacola And Baptist Healthcare recognition Award for the Care of Jessie Arbogast
Baptist Healthcare's Nurse of the Quarter Award
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
09.1997 - Current
LPN
D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital
09.1993 - 09.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alabama Southern Community College
Reid State Technical College
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NIHSS
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