Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication and dynamic time management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fort Sanders Regional Hospital
Knoxville, TN
06.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and skills workshops.
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Quality Private Duty Care
Knoxville, TN
01.2020 - 06.2022
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
03.2021 - 05.2021
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab Infusions and monitoring outcomes.
Administration of COVID Vaccinations.
Creation and maintenance of an accurate database of COVID vaccine administrations
Assistance and planning of COVID vaccine clinics.
Planning and participation in community wellness outreach, activities, and classes.
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Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
12.2018 - 01.2020
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Cared for patients in 60-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Sales Representative
PetSmart
Kingsport, TN
02.2014 - 08.2017
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics as part of territory development.
Effectively sold significant overstock of inventory, reducing overhead and improving cash flow.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
Kingsport, TN
01.2013 - 02.2014
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.