Enthusiastic Registered Nurse with experience in emergency patient care and healthcare management. Team-oriented and reliable with clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Eager to further expand clinical skills and knowledge.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, PACU
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Monitored post-anesthesia patients, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery.
Administered medications and managed pain control protocols effectively.
Collaborated with surgical teams to develop individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on postoperative care procedures and recovery expectations.
Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring comprehensive follow-up care instructions were provided.
Infusion Nurse Specialist
Platinum Infusion Specialists
05.2024 - Current
Travel throughout Texas administering IVIG to patients via port or peripheral access.
Reduced complications by consistently assessing for potential adverse reactions throughout the infusion process.
Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families that were built on trust, understanding, respect, open communication channels, resulting in better overall healthcare experiences.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on best practices in nursing and infusion therapy administration.
Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring clear documentation of infusion therapies and related procedures for each patient in their care plan.
Registered Nurse
South Texas Cardiovascular Consultants
03.2025 - 07.2025
Monitoring patients with Abbott AICD devices that have the capability of pre-detecting heart failure.
Triage patients with concerns regarding data and symptoms with their implanted AICDS
Facilitate smooth transitions between a patients cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist by effectively communicating pertinent information regarding each patient''s status and needs.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2025
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Rapidly assessed and triaged patients upon arrival.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling and tasking
Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing mentoring and coaching to nursing staff.
Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and building rapport with the patient and or the family member.
Ensured regulatory compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
Facilitated seamless transitions of care between the Emergency Department and other healthcare units by optimizing communication channels among medical professionals.
Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency and reduced patient wait times.
IV Infusion Nurse
The DripBar
04.2023 - 12.2023
Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
Streamlined infusion procedures by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
Facilitated positive patient experiences through effective communication and education on medication side effects and post-treatment care.
Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols following following USP 797 compliance.
Minimized discomfort during needle insertion by utilizing proper techniques and offering distraction methods as needed.
Botox administration.
Inventory audits and ordering.
Scheduling
Marketing
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins - Howard County General Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care in a 44 bed adult emergency department that averages 150+ patients per day.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment/ medications while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Worked with Epic software to accurately update and document in patient charts.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Educated patients, families and caregivers and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Worked with psychiatric patients and facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Participation in the Nurse Residency Program that consisted of evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Office Manager/Surgical Assistant
Advanced Implants And Periodontics
06.2016 - 01.2019
Lead Dental Assistant
William Panneck, DDS
01.2012 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant
Robert Bassham DDS
01.2010 - 01.2012
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
05.2021
Intro to Dental Assisting - Certification of Completion - undefined
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
2016
Professional Prep in Healthcare - Certification of Completion - undefined
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
2016
Diploma of Completion - undefined
Marion High School
Marion, AR
2009
Volunteer
Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic - Arkansas
Multiple Medical Mission Trips to Guatemala
Planting Hope Dental Clinic - Frederick Fairground
Certification
ACLS/BLS/PALS Certified
Botox/Filler Certified
Hydrafacial Certified
NIH Certified
TNCC Certified
ENPC Certified
NRP Certified
Timeline
RN, PACU
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
South Texas Cardiovascular Consultants
03.2025 - 07.2025
Infusion Nurse Specialist
Platinum Infusion Specialists
05.2024 - Current
IV Infusion Nurse
The DripBar
04.2023 - 12.2023
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins - Howard County General Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
Office Manager/Surgical Assistant
Advanced Implants And Periodontics
06.2016 - 01.2019
Lead Dental Assistant
William Panneck, DDS
01.2012 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant
Robert Bassham DDS
01.2010 - 01.2012
Intro to Dental Assisting - Certification of Completion - undefined
Frederick Community College
Professional Prep in Healthcare - Certification of Completion - undefined
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