Professional healthcare provider with strong background in critical care and emergency response. Skilled in rapid assessment, advanced patient care, and life-saving interventions. Highly adaptable and collaborative team player, consistently achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Recognized for strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Rapid Response Nurse
AdventHealth
04.2022 - Current
Acts as a resource to fellow nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in rapid response techniques and best practices.
Improved patient outcomes through proactive assessment, intervention, and evaluation of critical patients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in critical decision-making processes regarding appropriate interventions for complex medical cases.
Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate, empathetic care.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
AdventHealth
11.2019 - 04.2022
Conducted thorough assessments of incoming patients'' conditions upon admission to determine appropriate level of intervention required.
Educated patients and families about complex medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decisionmaking.
Administered medication accurately, monitoring patient responses and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Emory University Hospital
12.2008 - 07.2019
Managed ventilator weaning protocols for patients transitioning back to spontaneous breathing following extubation success rates.
Reduced hospital readmissions by developing personalized discharge plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and clinical symptoms, identifying potential complications early on.
Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring tools such as arterial lines or Swan-Ganz catheters when caring for patients experiencing cardiovascular instability.
Assisted physicians in performing invasive procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
Travel Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
07.2007 - 11.2008
Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.1998 - 06.2007
Performed thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying physicians when necessary for appropriate intervention.
Served as a preceptor for new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and providing support for their professional development.