Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in fast-paced emergency room settings, excelling in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong commitment to teamwork and reliability while effectively adapting to the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare environment. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations with a blend of compassion and precision, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care in every interaction.
(February 2025) Transitioned into Stroke Coordinator role. Responsible for responding to all stroke alerts while in house. All stroke alerts were to be reviewed. While with this program metrics improved by 30-70% depending on specific metric.
Emergency Department RN: Providing patient centered care. Responsible for triage, obtaining IV access, coordinating care between physicians, consults, and imaging. Emergency Department ECMO trained, US IV trained, and precepting new hires as well as RN students. Charge nurse, epic super user, sepsis and stroke champion.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans, promoting optimal recovery and rehabilitation.
Conducted regular chart audits to ensure compliance with national stroke care standards and guidelines.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
RN
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER
04.2018 - 11.2021
Providing patient centered care. Responsible for triage, obtaining IV access, coordinating care between physicians, consults, and imaging. Pediatric Care Coordinator, US IV trained, and precepting new hires, charge RN, IV champion.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN
OHIO SPECIALTY SURGICAL SUITES
05.2016 - 06.2019
RN-assisting with day to day surgeries as required. Scheduling and billing for surgeries via dictation. Coordinating with implant representatives to ensure that proper implants and instrumentation are available for surgery dates. Circulating RN.
Optimized resource utilization by accurately tracking inventory levels of critical supplies and equipment needed for surgeries.
Upheld strict standards for patient privacy, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
RN
AFFINITY MEDICAL CENTER
02.2015 - 03.2018
Providing patient centered care. Responsible for triage, obtaining IV access, coordinating care between physicians, consults, and imaging. US IV trained and precepting new hires.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Education
BSN - Nursing
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, Ohio
08.2021
ADN - Nursing
AULTMAN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Canton, OH
08.2014
Associate of Health Sciences - Surgical Technology
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Akron, OH
08.2008
Skills
Clinical expertise- Ultrasound IV trained, Trauma trained (CATN)
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