Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
11.2016 - Current
I have been an RN in Neonatal Intensive Care for nearly eight years. I am truly passionate about what I do and continue to try to advance my skills and knowledge. I continue my education by participating in NICU-specific webinars when I can, staying up to date with changes in current practice/protocols, and attending education sessions at my workplace. Working with preterm/term infants and their families holds a special place in my heart. I am in the process of completing my BSN, and hope to one day obtain my NNP license.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Nurse Extern
Crisp Regional Hospital
Cordele, GA
03.2014 - 05.2016
During my time in nursing school, I worked as a nurse tech at Crisp Regional Hospital. I learned the importance of time management and working directly with the patients and their everyday care.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
Transported patients from one unit to another using proper safety techniques.
Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.
Assessed patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature.
Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
Engaged in continuous learning to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.