Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist University Hospital-Same Day Surgery
02.2018 - Current
Serve as the RN Team Lead by managing the flow of patients in the department
Communicate closely all departments and physicians to ensure safe patient care is achieved
Specialized in ambulatory care, including all outpatient diagnostics, surgery, and cardiac patients
Assess and prepare patients in a timely manner for scheduled procedures
Maintain a close working relationship with physicians
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
Performed Covid testing on all employees
Administered Covid vaccinations to all employees
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
03.2015 - 02.2018
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center-PreAdmission Test
05.2013 - 03.2015
Collaboration with anesthesia team to assess all emergent and scheduled surgical cases prior to procedures
Performed phlebotomy draws, patient history intake, and performed electrocardiograms
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Performed in the role as charge nurse
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center-Same Day Surgery
05.2008 - 05.2013
Performed in the role as charge nurse
Specialized ambulatory care with additional focus on inpatient surgeries
Assess and prepare patients in a timely manner for scheduled surgeries
Provide pre and post surgical education
Ensure a safe discharge
Communicate pertinent information to operating staff
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center 5 South
04.2007 - 05.2008
Focus on post surgical patient with a specialization in Bariatrics
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Oxford-MedSurg
06.2006 - 03.2007
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS
05.2006
Skills
Leadership and team management
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Documentation and Charting
Patient Assessment
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Methodist University Hospital-Same Day Surgery
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
03.2015 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center-PreAdmission Test
Registered Medical Assistant at Methodist Hospital – Center for Bariatric SurgeryRegistered Medical Assistant at Methodist Hospital – Center for Bariatric Surgery
RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Support Team, Clinic Nurse Administrator), RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Team Leader at United Health Group, OptumRN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Support Team, Clinic Nurse Administrator), RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Team Leader at United Health Group, Optum