Results-driven ICU Nurse specializing in critical care, adept at administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and executing invasive procedures. Instrumental in improving patient outcomes through thorough assessments and effective collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring prompt interventions and quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Muncie, Indiana
04.2026 - 07.2026
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in critical care settings.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify urgent medical needs and interventions.
Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately in electronic health records.
Administered IV medications and monitored vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation levels.
Assisted with invasive procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placements, and arterial line placement.
ICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Fayetteville, North Carolina
09.2025 - 04.2026
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in critical care settings.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify urgent medical needs and interventions.
Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and recovery processes.
Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately in electronic health records.
Administered IV medications and monitored vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation levels.
Assisted with invasive procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placements, and arterial line placement.
Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2025
Floated between burn, trauma, MICU, SICU, stroke ICU, and overflow ICU units to provide critical care support
Managed post-anesthesia care unit patients, ensuring safe recovery and monitoring for complications
Assisted with patient care in emergency department and inpatient units during high-demand periods
Worked with resident doctors all the way up to the attending physicians
Registered Nurse
Baptist East Gastroenterology
05.2023 - 05.2024
Provided test results to patients and coordinated necessary referrals.
Scheduled appointments, submitted case requests for endoscopies, and ordered imaging to facilitate patient care.
Communicate with physicians, APRNs and PAs about care plans for patients
Assessed urgency of incoming phone calls to prioritize response actions.
Registered Nurse
Norton Autism Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Assist providers with evaluations of children with Autism
Help patient and families gather resources
Assist families with I.EPs within school systems
Assist with scheduling appointments for other specialties
Assist with getting medication and home medical equipment approved by insurance companies
Registered Nurse
Norton Children’s Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Provide care for critically ill infants from birth up to a year old
Assisted providers with intubation of infants
Titrate drugs and other medications for the stabilization of infants
Provided care for patients going through cooling and warming protocols
Assisted in codes with NRP practices
Registered Nurse
Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2022
Provided critical care for patients during Code Blues, ensuring timely interventions and patient stabilization.
Titrated drips for pain medication, sedation medication and paralytics and managed insulin drips.
Cared for post-operative patients, managing central line catheters and drains to facilitate recovery and minimize complications.
Assisted providers with bedside procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Center of Trinity
11.2017 - 10.2019
Delivered compassionate care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment, enhancing comfort and support during challenging times.
Coordinated closely with multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal health outcomes and continuity of care for patients.
Navigated high-volume settings at Level II trauma center, providing comprehensive patient care in ICU, PCU, and NICU.
CNAII
Highland Health and Rehab
08.2015 - 05.2017
Provided support to dementia residents in activities of daily living to enhance their quality of life.
Collaborated with staff on daily health care tasks to ensure quality patient care.
Facilitated cross-departmental tasks to improve operational efficiency.
CNAII
Heartland of Louisville
08.2014 - 07.2015
Worked with patients with Traumatic Brain Injury.
Provided patients the required special assistance and supported the nursing staff in completing their goal and objectives.
Honed skills in caring for brain injury patients.
CNAII
Genesis Health Care at Pembroke
10.2013 - 03.2014
Assisted residents in activities of daily living.
Bathed, dressed, and transferred residents from bed to wheelchairs, charting daily records of patient activities and care provided.
Counselor
Highland Learning Center
06.2012 - 08.2012
Provided care and support for children aged 3 months to 10 years, fostering a safe and nurturing environment.
Facilitated sharing skills and literacy development for children aged 2 to 5 through stories and interactive activities.
Supported infants by feeding, changing, and engaging in play to promote developmental milestones.
Administered First Aid to children during emergencies in a childcare setting.