Patient-oriented nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Desire to secure a role in a psychiatric specialty.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Admissions and Recovery Unit
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
Enhanced treatment efficacy by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive mental health care for cardiac patients with behavioral health disorders
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Oversaw care and safely monitored cardiac patients with suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, alcohol withdrawal, and acted promptly to reduce risk of harm
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital
07.2023 - 02.2024
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns, addressing needs, and providing empathetic support
Reduced readmission rates b through thorough discharge education and post-discharge follow-up calls.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Stone Crest Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2023
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Precepted new hires and students to unit and ensured learning needs were met according to unit policies and procedures
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Provided continuous 1:1 observation for patients with ventilators and restraints, and collaborated with team to care for cardiac patients with depression, eating disorder, disruptive behavioral disorders, anxiety, PTSD
Managed multiple vasoactive medications while double-checking dosages, drug interactions, and potential side effects for optimum safety.
Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering environment of trust and open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Skills
Excels in providing empathetic and compassionate care to all patients
Able to work collaboratively to achieve patient specific goals through nursing process
Quick learner and able to demonstrate initiative
Therapeutic interpersonal skills and desire to provide holistic and patient centered care
Certification
Mental Health First Aid | National Council of Behavioral Health (2019)
ACLS by American Heart Association (Expires 06/2025)
BLS by American Heart Association (Expires 06/2025)
PALS by American Heart Association (Expires 06/2025)