Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Expert in care coordination and clinical judgment, delivering exceptional patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Proven ability to mentor new staff and optimize resource utilization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering teamwork and collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Charge Nurse- Stroke Unit/Telemetry
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
09.2022 - Current
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, conducting regular audits of nursing documentation and practices.
Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams, optimizing patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Promoted a positive work environment through effective conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities among nursing staff members.
Assisted with the onboarding process for new nursing staff, providing a thorough orientation to facility policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse - Stroke Unit/Telemetry
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
03.2019 - Current
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.
Administered medications/drips(Cardizem, heparin, amiodarone, lasix, dobutamine, nitroglyceri) safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Optimized stroke patient care by coordinating timely diagnostic tests and treatments.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based stroke care protocols and guidelines.
Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes International Medical Center
04.2015 - 12.2018
Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.