Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
07.2023 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
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 accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict infection control measures and protocols.
Ensured timely medication administration, reducing the risk of adverse drug events in the ICU setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse
Faith Home Health
11.2020 - Current
Providing nursing care under the supervision of a, Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge
Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
Implemented existing policies and procedures and utilized written standards
Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and medication administration
Educated patients and family support system in post-discharge care and disease prevention
Documented all changes in patient conditions and worked with RN's to create care plans
Treated and dressed various wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
First Call Staffing Agency
10.2016
Providing nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and
DS instructions for discharge
Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient progress or report changes in condition
Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
Treated and dressed various wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings
Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards
Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and patient assessments, and medication administration
Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN
Saint Francis Home Health
01.2016 - 05.2020
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Post Acute
11.2018 - 03.2020
Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient
progress or report changes in condition
Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and
medication administration
Treated and dressed various wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to
monitor progress and change dressings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
10.2016 - 08.2018
Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
Recorded patient fluid and food intakes and outputs and monitored overall wellness
to report changes in condition
Documented all changes in patient conditions and worked with RN's to create care
plans
Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and
medication administration
Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
Observed all HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient
progress or report changes in condition
Treated and dressed variouswounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor
progress and change dressings
Educated patients and family support system in post-discharge care and disease
prevention
Gathered patient medical histories and symptoms, and recorded data such as height,
weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure
Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational
standards
Implemented existing policies and procedures and utilized written standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
Certificate of Completion , Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK
BSN - Nursing
Langston University
Tulsa, OK
05.2023
Skills
Medication administration Vital signs
HIPAA protocols Direct patient care
Patient assessments Wound care
Clinical documentation
Patient education
ADLs Assistance
Direct Patient Care
Wound Care
Patient Assessments
Task Delegation
Documenting Incidents
Educating Families
Breathing Treatments
Documenting Intake
Medication Dispensing
Medication Administration
Tracheotomy Tubes
Basic Life Support
Clinical judgment
Timeline
RN
Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse
Faith Home Health
11.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Post Acute
11.2018 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
First Call Staffing Agency
10.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
10.2016 - 08.2018
LPN
Saint Francis Home Health
01.2016 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Certificate of Completion , Licensed Practical Nurse -