Dedicated Registered Nurse with six years of medical-surgical and surgical stepdown experience and a Master of Science in Nursing Education. Experienced in charge nurse and preceptor roles, developing educational resources, and facilitating clinical skills training. Contributed to pressure injury prevention and patient safety as an active member of the Skin Integrity Committee. Passionate about advancing nursing practice through education, mentorship, and professional development.
Work History
Medical Surgical/Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse
6 Years 10 Months
St Catherine of Siena Hospital | 12.2019 - Current
Provided comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and surgical stepdown patients, ensuring readiness for surgery and effective post-operative monitoring and management.
Performed focused physical assessments and monitoring of patients using telemetry and continuous pulse-oximetry.
Led nursing staff as charge nurse, coordinated patient care assignments, and ensured compliance with policies and procedures.
Served as preceptor for new nursing staff, mentoring and training to enhance clinical skills and support team integration.
MSN Clinical Rotation
2 Months
Northport VA Medical Center | 10.2025 - 12.2025
Assessed the learning needs of veteran patients and healthcare staff, developed evidence-based educational resources, and evaluated understanding using individualized teaching and teach-back strategies to promote safe, high-quality care.
MSN Clinical Rotations
4 Months
St Catherine of Siena Hospital | 08.2025 - 12.2025
Engaged in new-hire orientation, developed curriculum, validated employee competencies, and facilitated continuing education activities to enhance nurse education initiatives during MSN clinical rotation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University | Addison, IL
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University Of New York (SUNY) | Plattsburgh, NY
Skills
Comprehensive Assessments
Medication Administration
Pain Management
Wound Care
Drain Management
Telemetry Monitoring
EKG Interpretation
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Patient Care Education
Nurse Team Coordination
Electronic Health Records: Cerner Soarian Clinical
Sunrise Clinical Manager
Epic
Microsoft Office (Word
PowerPoint
Excel)
Time Management
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), State of New York, Expires 2/29/28
Committees
Skin Champion, Skin Integrity Committee- St. Catherine of Siena Hospital | January 2026-Present
Lead unit-based pressure injury prevention initiatives
Perform skin audits and support compliance with best practices
Educate nursing staff on wound care and skin integrity protocols
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
Timeline
MSN Clinical Rotation
Northport VA Medical Center
10.2025 - 12.2025Read More
MSN Clinical Rotations
St Catherine of Siena Hospital
08.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Medical Surgical/Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical/Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse at St Catherine of Siena HospitalMedical Surgical/Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse at St Catherine of Siena Hospital