Enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse with close to 20 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. A true patient advocate with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment. Seeking an opportunity to expand nursing knowledge and skills. Detailed-oriented team player with commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Registered Nurse
Rutherford County Health Department
05.2018 - 02.2020
Readily developed rapport with patients, families, staff, and other health care professionals.
Worked closely with MD, Pediatrician, or APN during clinics to provide a plan of care.
Case Manager for the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening program.
Worked autonomously in the General Clinic utilizing Nursing Protocols and Procedures.
Performed Well Child Exams and made appropriate referrals.
Obtained labs, EKGs, administered medications and vaccines to both adult and pediatric patients.
Telecommunications Registered Nurse
eviCore Healthcare
01.2016 - 03.2018
Assisted with the Prior Authorization process for Comprehensive Musculoskeletal procedures.
Obtained pertinent clinical for review of Pain Management procedures and Orthopedic surgeries.
Utilized health plan guidelines for clinical review of procedures.
Communicated with doctor's offices and hospitals via telephone and the web.
Performed detailed computer charting and sent necessary clinical on to the MD, or appropriate departments for further review if needed.
Multi-tasked in a fast paced work environment.
Public Health Registered Nurse
Rutherford County Health Department
01.2013 - 01.2015
Worked with MD, Pediatrician, or APN to provide a plan of care for patients.
Assisted provider in the Colposcopy Clinic.
Worked autonomously in the General Clinic utilizing Nursing Protocols and Procedures.
Obtained labs, EKGs, and administered medications.
Performed Well Child Exams and made appropriate referrals.
Registered Nurse, IMCU and CCU
Williamson Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2012
Responsible for patient care in a complex environment.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Performed tasks of IV care, medication administration, pain management, telemetry monitoring, and computer charting.
Performed detailed physical exams; developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
04.2001 - 01.2012
Worked as both a Charge Nurse and staff nurse in the Peri-Surgical Unit from April 2001 - May 2006.
Worked as a staff nurse in the Peri-Procedure Unit from May 2006 - January 2012.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members.
Delivered high quality care, enhancing patient experience and quality of life.
Responsible for pre/ post procedure care from admission to discharge of Surgical, Cardiac, and Interventional Radiology patients.
Obtained admission histories, performed physical assessments, IV access care, labs, and EKGs.
Performed Infusion therapies and telemetry monitoring.
Documentation via computer charting; Pixis for medication administration.
Educated patients and family members on health improvement, management, preventative care, and medications.
Registered Nurse, Diabetes and Oncology Unit
Summit Medical Center
06.2000 - 02.2001
Provided bedside care in the Diabetes and Oncology Unit.
Cared for patients with insulin pumps, insulin drips, and morphine pumps.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.