A diverse and multifaceted Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in a variety of areas including case management, direct patient interaction, outreach, and business administration. Facilitated patient care continuity through effective communication and collaboration. Compassionate professional with an extensive background in providing exceptional patient care. Solid commitment to obtaining positive patient and client outcomes. Dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Proven track record of successful outcomes serving a variety of patients in various care settings and walks of life. Passionate about patient advocacy, education, volunteering, and holistic healing.
Skills
Preventive health
Administrative expreience
Case management
Patient and family advocacy
Adult and Pediatric Experience
Work History
Public Health Registered Nurse
Clark County Combined Health District
07.2024 - Current
Collaborated with patients, families, providers, hospitals, and community agencies to coordinate care for medically complex children and young adult patients enrolled in the Complex Medical Help Program (CMH).
Maternal Child Health, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health and Wellness
Cared for a variety of clients from birth through adulthood providing nursing and care coordination services.
Networked with community partners to provide health education and outreach activities.
Visited clients and families in homes and community settings to determine patient and family needs assisting in care coordination/ case management services.
Provided case management services to families, children, and young adults with chronic medical conditions.
Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs, administering a variety of adult and pediatric care programs.
Educated individuals and families on health education, environmental, and disease prevention.
Prevented illness by educating public on healthy practices to stop disease.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
09.2022 - 05.2025
Pediatric & Adult Home Care
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Agriculture Business Manager
Private Employer
04.2021 - 03.2025
Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated business vision and objectives.
Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
Oversaw and improved deliveries through proactive coordination of daily operations/ logistics.
Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
Anticipated financial impact from operational issues and worked with leadership to develop solutions.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Drafted reports, invoices, and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
Public Health Nurse, CMH Coordinator/Lead Program Manager
Ashland County Health Department
06.2021 - 01.2024
Collaborated with patients, families, providers, hospitals, and community agencies to coordinate care for medically complex patients and young adults enrolled in the Children with Medical Handicaps/ Complex Medical Help Program (CMH).
Maternal Child Health
Cared for a variety of clients from birth through adulthood providing nursing and care coordination services.
Operated the Healthy Homes Lead Prevention Program, Lead Poisoning Prevention Case Manager
Networked with community partners to provide health education and outreach activities.
Provided case management services to families, children, and young adults with chronic medical conditions.
Visited clients and families in homes and community settings to determine patient and family needs assisting in care coordination/ case management services.
Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during COVID disease outbreak, while advising on protective measures.
Participated in Grant Writing, Grant Projects, and executing deliverables on projects.
Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs, administering a variety of adult and pediatric care programs.
Educated individuals and families on health education, environmental, and disease prevention.
Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts.
Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed ways to improve Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs, administering a variety of adult and pediatric care programs.
Educated individuals and families on health education, environmental, and disease prevention.
Prevented illness by educating public on healthy practices to stop disease.
Participated in Local Job and Family Service Family Children First Council Meetings.
Public Health Nurse
Franklin County Public Health
02.2024 - 06.2024
Met with members of public and local leaders at various community events and discussed various programs regarding Prevention & Wellness.
Served on the Prevention & Wellness Team/ Maternal and Child Health
Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
Experience with medical billing, coding, and HCFA claims.
Collaborated with patients, providers, families, hospitals, and community agencies to coordinate care for the Children with Medical Handicaps Program (CMH).
Ability to manage an increased caseload, balancing remote and in person patient and family needs.
Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
Registered Nurse/ Administrative Clinician
UMADAOP
10.2020 - 08.2021
Urban Minority Alcoholism &Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP)
Dispersed Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with on-site physician, treatment and recovery Drug & Alcohol Program.
Completed all-embracing intake measures and assessments for program participants.
Operated administrative nursing clinic operations, including implementing telehealth program.
Monitored patients' readiness for discharge and progress by focusing on overall physical and psychosocial health status.
Taught patients and families how to manage illness and injury by explaining post-treatment care needs, diet and nutrition programs and proper medication self-administration procedures.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Partnership with agencies with NAMI, Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services, & Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Registered Nurse Supervisor
JAG Healthcare
03.2013 - 04.2019
Provided case management to a diverse demographic population through effective monitoring and treatment methodology.
Interacted with insurance providers to obtain prior authorizations.
Managed care from admission to discharge working one on one with physicians, social workers, and various departments.
Provided skilled nursing care (TBI, Behavioral health/ Cognitively Impaired Patients)
Advocated and arranged care for underprivileged clients with mental health needs.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Visiting Nurse Association
07.2012 - 11.2013
Home Care, Skilled Nursing
Working autonomously in various environments with a variety of clients and settings.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Crystal Care
03.2012 - 08.2012
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
Provided skilled nursing care for Hospice, Rehab, LTC, Alzheimer's/Dementia patients, Specialized IV Therapy
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Dayspring Assisted Living
08.2010 - 03.2012
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered patient care (up to 60 residents)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MedCentral College of Nursing
Mansfield, OH
Medical Technologies Certificate -
Pioneer Career & Technology Center
Shelby, OH
High School Diploma -
Shelby Senior High School
Shelby, OH
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Ohio
Maintain BLS CPR Certification
Attended 2024 Ohio Healthy Homes Spring Conference, regarding Maternal Child Health, Lead Poisoning/Prevention, Healthy Homes Awareness
Completed EPA Lead Awareness Curriculum Train-the Trainer, August 2023
Completed Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Training
Completed Suicide Awareness Training, QPR Institute
Income Management Screener at Erie County Department of Jobs & Family ServicesIncome Management Screener at Erie County Department of Jobs & Family Services