Compassionate Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in the long-term care setting, medical surgical and acute inpatient rehab. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN (Orthopedic & Medical-Surgical)
Jackson Nursing Professionals
07.2023 - Current
Delivered comprehensive patient care across diverse healthcare settings, adapting quickly to varying environments.
Monitored and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions and adjustments as needed.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Improved patient recovery by providing skilled post-operative care and closely monitoring progress.
Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction, providing compassionate care and effectively addressing patient concerns.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
RN
Arbor Woods Health and Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 12.2023
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patient's personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
Obtains biological specimens for ordered tests and prepares for laboratory transport.
Supervises professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegates tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Provides infection control education and training to staff and residents.
Conducts infection control audits and provides feedback for improvement.
Administers the Alabama Nursing Assistant Certification Examination to CNA students.
Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
RN
Northport Medical Center (Inpatient Rehab)
05.2017 - 02.2021
Delivers outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and manages care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Collects blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepares for lab testing.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patient's personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivers medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Mentor junior nurses, promoting skill development and adherence to standards.
Advocated for patient needs during team meetings, contributing to improved care outcomes.
LPN
Arbor Woods Health and Rehab
01.2015 - 05.2017
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and enhancing overall well-being.
Mentored new nursing staff on best practices for patient care, enhancing team performance and service quality.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Seasonal Travel RN/ Staff RN. Medical-Surgical at Baylor Scott & White Medical CenterSeasonal Travel RN/ Staff RN. Medical-Surgical at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center