Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 years of progressive experience across hospital, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. Proven success as a Director of Nursing leading underperforming facilities through revitalization and compliance improvement initiatives. Skilled in strategic management, staff development, and quality assurance, with a strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and operational performance. Adept at collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Work History
Home Health Nurse
1 Year 7 Months
Care IV Home Health | 03.2025 - Current
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and create individualized care plans.
Administer medications, manage IVs, and provide wound care.
Monitor and track patient vital signs and progress.
Provide direct patient care, including assistance with grooming and hygiene.
Staff Nurse
3 Years 8 Months
Chi St. Vincent Hospital | 07.2021 - 03.2025
Provided acute care for vascular, thoracic, abdominal, and GI surgical patients.
Administered medications, monitored vitals, and documented care in EMR.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for safe transitions of care.
Delivered specialized Neuro PACU care for brain surgery patients.
Performed pre-op and post-op care for neurological patients.