Registered Nurse with 14 years experience in med surge, speciality in neuro, long term acute care, nursing home expirence, case management and psychiatric care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge RN
Mildred Mitchell Bateman Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Coordinating Council For Independent Living
01.2015 - Current
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
RN Staff Nurse
River Park Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN Staff Nurse
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.2019 - 05.2021
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Hospital
08.2014 - 01.2015
Floor/staff nurse
long term acute care hospital
wound care
Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
08.2012 - 07.2014
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Floor nurse/charge nurse
Registered Nurse
St Claire Hospital
04.2012 - 07.2012
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Floor/staff nurse
Registered Nurse
Kings Daughter Medical Center
01.2008 - 04.2012
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as lamenectomies and ACD.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.