Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
11.2021 - 07.2022
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, ICU Float Pool
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
07.2018 - 11.2021
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Organ Procument Donation Coordinator
LifeCenter Organ Donation Network
Cincinnati, OH
06.2017 - 07.2018
Arranged transportation and communicated arrangements according to established protocols.
Managed interactions with donor staff and donation center staff.
Evaluated records and risk assessment information for preliminary donor eligibility.
Medically manage organ donor from start of process to the recovery of organs in OR.
Communicate with donor family with progress of donation process.
draw labs, EKG, manage IV medication, manage central lines.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati,, OH
04.2016 - 07.2017
Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health.
Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Organ Donation Coordinator, Nurse
LifeCenter Organ Donation Network
Cincinnati, OH
08.2012 - 07.2016
Arranged transportation and communicated arrangements according to established protocols for recovering teams.
Managed interactions with donors and donation center personnel to achieve goals.
Evaluated records and risk assessment information for preliminary donor eligibility.
Medically manage organ donors from beginning of process to assisting with organ recovery in OR
document and evaluate vital signs, IV medication infusing, setting up and assisting with medical procedures
draw labs, EKG and administer medication and document in multiple charting systems
Registered Nurse, Neurological ICU
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
09.2006 - 12.2014
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
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.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.