University of Mississippi Medical Center, Neuroscience ICU
06.2024 - Current
Provide critical care in a 20 bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit with a 6 bed step-down unit at a certified stroke center.
Provide specialized care to neuro patients, addressing a range of complex conditions including craniotomies, strokes, aneurysm repairs, spinal surgeries, shunt placements, epilepsy grid mapping, and traumatic brain injuries.
Proficient and knowledgeable in managing external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, intracranial bolts, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventilators and endotracheal tubes, and continuous renal replacement therapy.
Provide 1:1 care for patients post thrombolytic medication administration or thrombectomy.
Proficient in titrating and managing vasoactive, sedative, and paralytic infusions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05-2024
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
12-2021
Certification
Registered Nurse, Multi-state License #927018 - Active
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - August 2024 - Present
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - August 2024 - Present
Critical Care Registered Nurse - March 2026 - Present
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - April 2026 - Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Neuroscience ICU
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Hinds Community College
Leadership and Professional Involvement
Preceptor and mentor to nursing students
Resource/float nurse providing assistance and support to other ICU nurses in the unit
Respond to Rapid Response pages, code blue, and code gray