Enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to learn and grow. Dependable, reliable, and ambitious. Goal is to excel in a professional environment that fosters continuous development. Currently seeking a RN position, aiming to leverage extensive knowledge and effective communication abilities to enhance nursing skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preop RN
Townsen Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN STAFF NURSE
SSM REHAB
01.2024 - 07.2024
Staff Nurse, admissions, administering medications, operating and maintaining equipment, performing assessments, wound care, documentation
RN
Medely Nursing Agency
08.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse traveling to various facilities under different specialities providing nursing care
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
MDS COORDINATOR
St. Andrew’s at Brooking Park
06.2024 - 11.2020
MDS coordinator, Medicare A reimbursement, communicate with healthcare to to create care plan
LPN Night Supervisor/LPN Charge Nurse
St. Andrew‘s Senior Solutions
07.2010 - 06.2019
Oversight of a 160 bed facility ensuring adequate care was provided by floor nurses, CMTs and CNAs
Assisting with emergent staffing needs.
LPN Charge Nurse
Rosewood Care Center
04.2016 - 08.2018
Staff nurse
Administration of medications
Wound care
IV therapy
Daily interactions with doctors and other interdisciplinary staff.
LPN Night Supervisor
NHC Town and Country
01.2012 - 12.2013
Supervision of staff on assigned shift
Administration of medications
Wound care
IV therapy
Daily interactions with doctors and other interdisciplinary staff
Infection control
Assistance with state survey
Monthly medication recapping.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Cedars At the JCA
01.2010 - 07.2010
Staff nurse
Ensuring the administration of medications
Wound care
Taking and carrying out doctor’s orders
Daily interaction with doctor and other interdisciplinary staff.
LPN
Midwest Staffing
05.2008 - 01.2010
Traveling to various nursing facilities providing basic nursing care.
LPN
Kindred Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2009
Basic nursing care
Administration of medications
Vent and trach care
Phlebotomy
Wound care
Daily interactions with MD and other interdisciplinary staff.
LPN
Bethesda Health Group
10.2007 - 07.2008
Staff nurse
Administration of medications
Wound care
IV therapy
Daily interactions with doctors and other interdisciplinary staff.
LPN Weekend Supervisor
Cardinal Ritter Services
10.2005 - 10.2007
Oversight of a 260 bed facility ensuring adequate care was provided by floor nurses, CMTs and CNAs
Daily interaction with doctors, nurse practitioners and other interdisciplinary staff members; any additional duties that were assigned
Assistance with state survey.
Education
RN - Nursing
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
05.2019
LPN -
Applied Technology Student Services
St. Louis, MO
12.2005
Skills
Basic Life Support
Clinical judgment
Compassion and Empathy
Discharge Planning
Geriatric Care
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Patient Monitoring
Physical assessments
Licensed RN
Emotional awareness
Chronic Disease Management
Long-Term Care
Diabetes management
Vaccine administration
Feeding pumps understanding
Taking vitals
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification