Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
North Carolina School for the Deaf
06.2021 - Current
To provide professional nursing care to all students enrolled at NCSD.
Maximize the quantity of in-class time by reducing the incidence of health-related absenteeism; eliminate or minimize health problems which impair learning, promote student, staff and community awareness of and participation in healthy behaviors.
Planning and implementation of the nursing process.
Physical and mental assessments
Communication via ASL
Ability to communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by ASL.
Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Administration of medications.
RN
Broughton Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
Delegation of duties and supervision of CNAs.
Planning and implementation of the nursing process.
Noting and transcribing physician's orders.
Patient education
Administration of medications
Floated to multiple units throughout the hospital.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, administering medications as prescribed, and providing ongoing monitoring of mental status changes.
RN
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
10.2019 - 01.2020
Trach care
Tube feedings
Ostomy care
Delegation of duties and supervision of CNAs.
Providing active feedback and guidance/counseling to CNA staff.
Planning and implementation of the nursing process.
Completion of POUs.
Noting and transcribing physician's orders.
Physical and mental assessments
Patient education
Open communication with multi-disciplinary healthcare team members.
Assistance and support of coworkers.
Administration of medications.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC
05.2019
Skills
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Tube Feedings
Trach Care
Behavioral health (1 year)
Pediatrics/School Nursing (3 years)
Geriatrics (1 year)
Clinical judgment
Discharge Planning
De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
CPI, 08/01/23, 08/01/24
BLS Certification, 04/01/24, 04/01/26
AHA BLS
RN, 10/01/24, NC
Assessments
Protecting patient privacy, Proficient, 03/01/22, Understanding privacy rules and regulations associated with patient records
Medical terminology, Proficient, 03/01/22, Understanding and using medical terminology
Patient-focused care, Proficient, 03/01/22, Responding to patient concerns with sensitivity
Awards
Sigma Theta Tau, 04/01/24, Invitation and membership
Timeline
RN
North Carolina School for the Deaf
06.2021 - Current
RN
Broughton Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2021
RN
Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
10.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Associate of Science - Nursing
McDowell Technical Community College
CPI, 08/01/23, 08/01/24
BLS Certification, 04/01/24, 04/01/26
AHA BLS
RN, 10/01/24, NC
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