Registered Nurse (RN) with direct focus on patient care, staff supervision and department operations, with 18 years of diverse experience, skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with operating room specialty, dedicated and compassionate triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Work History
Registered Nurse
8 Years 9 Months
Ascension St Vincent Hospital | 02.2018 - Current
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.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Travel Nurses
2 Years 2 Months
Nightingale Nurses | 11.2015 - 01.2018
Monitored patients' during surgery procedures to ensure patient care and safety.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric patients.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
6 Months
My Ortho Team | 05.2015 - 11.2015
Advocated for evidence-based practice care standards and supported adoption of care delivery innovations.
Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Developed, implemented and coordinated individualized plan of care for patients assigned through initial and on-going assessments.
Initiated assessments based on patient's problems or needs, physician's medical diagnosis and functional health framework.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Registered Nurse
9 Years 11 Months
Riley Children's Hospital | 05.2005 - 04.2015
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.
Peds RN
8 Years 9 Months
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St.vincent | 02.2018 - Current
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.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Marian University | Indianapolis Indiana | 05.2005