Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager
Pruitthealth Athens Heritage
09.2023 - Current
Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient unit management processes and coordinating interdisciplinary teams.
Streamlined daily operations for increased productivity by delegating tasks and supervising nursing staff.
Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.
Reduced medication errors by diligently overseeing the administration of medications to patients.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional
07.2020 - 09.2023
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional
08.2018 - 06.2020
Assessed and changed central line dressings as needed using sterile technique.
Accessed central line ports using sterile technique.
Started new INTs upon request of primary nurse.
Used ultrasound guided technique to start IV's.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DaVita (formerly Classic City Dialysis)
12.2013 - 01.2019
Provided safe and effective delivery of acute and chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards.
Performed assessment of patients, cannulation, setting machine parameters as well as starting and tearing down of machines.
Assessed patients' response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to treatment plans as indicated by prescribing physicians.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.