Seasoned Charge RN with significant experience in managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and communicating effectively with healthcare professionals. Strengths include critical thinking, leadership skills, and the ability to handle high-stress situations calmly and efficiently. Have made notable impact in previous roles by improving team collaboration and implementing efficient patient care strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - Current
1RCardiac observation telemetry unit. Preceptor to new hires. Achieved the resource role of IV superuser for the unit. Charge RN to 6-8 staff members. Facilitated patient care transitioning from admission to a successful discharge, or transferring into Inpatient classification where the patient was sent to the main hospital. Maintaining rapport with patients and family members. Collaborated with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Travel Clinical Staff/ Charge RN
Gallup Indian Medical Center
Gallup, NM
01.2022 - 10.2022
Company Overview: GIMC is one of 4 hospitals within the NAIHS and the largest workload hospital facility in IHS being the only Level 3 Trauma facility in this region
Worked within the Navajo Area Indian Healthcare System (IHS), serving the American Indians of the Navajo, Zuni and Hopi tribes
Specialized 28 bed Covid Medical Surgical Telemetry unit
Worked in a variety of specialized settings within the Clinical Resources Department, including ER Holding, GEDI (Global Emerging Disease institute), specialty surgery, cardiac and medical telemetry
Facilitated patient care transitioning from admission in ED Holding unit to a successful discharge
GIMC is one of 4 hospitals within the NAIHS and the largest workload hospital facility in IHS being the only Level 3 Trauma facility in this region
Supplemental Staffing Team Member (SST)/Float Pool
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
06.2015 - 01.2022
Cardiac observation telemetry unit
Preceptor to new hires and achieved the resource role of IV superuser for the unit
Charge RN to 6-8 staff members
Facilitated patient care transitioning from admission to a successful discharge, or transferring into Inpatient classification where the patient was sent to the main hospital
Maintaining rapport with patients and family members
Collaborated with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
Clinical Staff RN/ Charge RN
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
11.2008 - 06.2015
Provide nursing support on a Med/Surg post-op Short-Stay Unit
Knowledgeable in EMR charting using EPIC
Ensure doctors' orders effectively and carefully carried out with critical thinking
Respond to numerous Rapid response/ Code Blue on the unit
Facilitate admission, transfers and hospital discharges
Participate on interdisciplinary team
As Charge RN: Handle the task of supervising 7-9 staff members during a shift
Provide a reliable resource for the unit
Motivate and delegate to staff while ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
12-2024
Skills
Clinical expertise
Mental health support
Cultural history
Healthcare regulations
Ethical practice
Care coordination
Timeline
Tampa General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Travel Clinical Staff/ Charge RN
Gallup Indian Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2022
Supplemental Staffing Team Member (SST)/Float Pool
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