Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
06.2023 - Current
Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line placements, arterial lines insertions, endotracheal intubations ensuring proper sterile technique and efficient teamwork.
Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
Managed ventilators for mechanically ventilated patients, collaborating with respiratory therapists to adjust settings as required for optimal patient outcomes.
Ensured continuity of care during emergencies by actively participating in Rapid Response Team interventions as needed.
Administered various life-saving medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, anticoagulants under stringent protocols ensuring accuracy and safety.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through active participation in unit-based committees focused on advancing nursing practice standards and optimizing patient outcomes.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
Acted as ICU Charge RN
LPN
Saint Francis Hospital Trauma Emergency Center
03.2022 - 06.2023
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Travel LPN
Medical Solutions
03.2020 - 03.2022
Delivered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
Updated patient charts using MediTech, Epic, and Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
LPN, Med/Surg/Rehab
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Travel)
08.2021 - 03.2022
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Used Cerner to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Cared for over 7 ortho and neuro patients each day with quality-driven support.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN - Med/Surgical
Baptist Medical Center (Travel Contract)
03.2021 - 05.2021
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Cared for over 12 patients each day with quality-driven support.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
LPN Med/Surg Covid-19
Tewksbury Hospital (Travel Contract)
04.2020 - 08.2021
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
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
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Cared for over 10 COVID-19 and Respiratory distress patients each day with quality-driven support
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in MediTech to keep team informed of changing conditions
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
LPN ( Pre-Procedural Evaluation Clinic)
Inova Fairfax (Medical Solutions Contract)
03.2020 - 11.2020
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
LPN Primary Care/Med-Surg
Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
10.2017 - 02.2020
Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.
Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
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.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collaborated with Nurse Practitioner and RN to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Delivered updates in patient status to NP, recording all changes in medical records.
Cared for over 20 geriatric patients each day with quality-driven support.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in CPRS to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Quality tracheostomy care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
07-2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
05.2023
Licenced Practical Nursing - Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
Muskogee, OK
2017
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Northeastern Technology Center
Kansas, OK
2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Westville High School
Westville, OK
2006
Skills
Telemetry monitoring
Intravenous therapy
End of life care
Ethical Practice
Health Promotion
Clinical judgment
Compassionate Care
Advanced cardiac life support
Cultural competence
Ventilator management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Certification
Oklahoma RN License - Multi-State
CCRN
ALS
BLS
Midline placement
Timeline
RN, ICU
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
06.2023 - Current
LPN
Saint Francis Hospital Trauma Emergency Center
03.2022 - 06.2023
LPN, Med/Surg/Rehab
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Travel)
08.2021 - 03.2022
LPN - Med/Surgical
Baptist Medical Center (Travel Contract)
03.2021 - 05.2021
LPN Med/Surg Covid-19
Tewksbury Hospital (Travel Contract)
04.2020 - 08.2021
Travel LPN
Medical Solutions
03.2020 - 03.2022
LPN ( Pre-Procedural Evaluation Clinic)
Inova Fairfax (Medical Solutions Contract)
03.2020 - 11.2020
LPN Primary Care/Med-Surg
Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center
10.2017 - 02.2020
Licenced Practical Nursing - Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Northeastern Technology Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Westville High School
Oklahoma RN License - Multi-State
CCRN
ALS
BLS
Midline placement
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
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