Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Michigan City
07.2023 - Current
Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety during procedures and daily operations.
Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical skills to improve team performance.
Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and streamlined workflows within departments.
Conducted assessments and triaged patients efficiently in fast-paced emergency department settings.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2026 - 09.2026
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Insight Hospital
Coldwater, MI
02.2026 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
Marshfield, WI
09.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - 06.2025
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 safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2023 - 07.2023
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care and safety.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to maintain comprehensive medical histories.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Hospital
Columbus, IN
10.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
01.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
IU Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, IN
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
La Porte Hospital
La Porte, IN
03.2018 - 03.2020
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis
Indianapolis, IN
11.2015 - 01.2018
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.