Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Education Specialist
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Enhanced nursing education by developing and implementing innovative teaching methods and strategies.
Improved patient care standards by providing comprehensive training and support to nursing staff.
Collaborated with leadership, quality, and other interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols for nursing staff. Served as AHA BLS instructor
Served as coordinator and leader for clinical orientation. Streamlined nursing orientation processes by creating standardized materials and procedures for new hires.
Assisted in curriculum development projects, aligning course content with national competency frameworks and industry trends.
Met with caregivers one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance caregiver experience.
Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursey/Level II NICU
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center
11.2018 - 11.2021
Assisted in deliveries and provided care to well babies, as well as NICU neonates
Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, social workers – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU and well-baby patients.
Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and newborns' overall condition and swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all hospital standards were met or exceeded.
Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support for new parents.
Provided breastfeeding and latch support and education postpartum.
Served in rotations providing quality care and education to post-partum mothers.
Inpatient Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Mosaic Life Care Medical Center
10.2014 - 11.2018
Served as Resource Nurse for a 28 bed medical/surgical telemetry unit.
Implemented individualized care plans and provided high-level quality, patient-centered care that centered around patients' goals and values to diverse populations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans, resulting in streamlined care delivery.
Provided education to patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies for optimal long-term health outcomes post-discharge.
Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through effective communication, empathy, and proactive problem-solving skills.
Ensured proper documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic medical records systems.
Precepted and mentored new nursing staff members during their orientation period, contributing to successful integration into the team and increased confidence in clinical skills.
Administered medications via various routes such as oral, intravenous, subcutaneous injections accurately under physicians'' orders according ot the five right of medication administration.
Lead Registered Nurse
Living Community of St. Joseph
07.2013 - 10.2014
Progressed from Certified Nurse Assistant, to Graduate Nurse, to a lead Registered Nurse
Served as a preceptor to guide and mentor new nurses in the organization.
Provided transitional skilled nursing care to residents discharged from the hospital prior to discharge home.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Recognized and promptly acted on signs of decompensation
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO
05.2013
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
Savannah, MO
05.2009
Skills
Self Management
Social awareness and interprofessional communication
Evidence-Based Practice
Time Management and organization skills
Interprofessional Collaboration
Public Speaking
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Curriculum Development
Academic Writing
Ability to perform well under pressure
Accomplishments
Mosaic Life Care Nurse Excellence Nominee- May 2017 and April 2018
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Nurse Education Specialist
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Newborn Nursey/Level II NICU
Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph - Medical Center
11.2018 - 11.2021
Inpatient Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Mosaic Life Care Medical Center
10.2014 - 11.2018
Lead Registered Nurse
Living Community of St. Joseph
07.2013 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Nursing - Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
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