I am an experienced RN seeking a position that will allow me to learn and explore different aspects of the nursing profession.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Rising Integrative Healthcare
09.2023 - 02.2024
Employed as a RN for IV therapy
Duties included starting IV's, monitoring, maintaining, and discontinuing therapy
Mixing ingredients for administration of Vitamin IV infusions (Myers Cocktails.)
Monitored clients for possible reactions
Trained to provide treatments using HAKO Med Therapy
Assisted in ordering supplies and scheduling clients.
Assisted a Nurse Practitioner in examination of clients
Lead RN/ RN Supervisor
Caswell Developmental Center
12.1993 - 05.2021
Worked as Lead RN for 15 years
Worked as a RN Supervisor II for 13 years
Managed numerous aspects of care for developmentally disabled individuals
Managed and supervised 16+ nursing positions
Instigated the use of Intravenous Therapy on entire campus, resulting in decreased patient hospitalization for needed IV therapy
Also utilized as 'On Call' RN for IV initiation/therapy until establishment of program
Taught both IV therapy and CPR courses for campus staff upon request
Voted 'Nurse of the Year' by my peers in 1996
Served on several committees upon request.
Staff RN
Lenoir Memorial Hospital
05.1988 - 11.1993
Worked as a Staff RN on Surgical Unit and IV Therapy Team.
Staff RN/ Autologous Blood Team
American Red Cross
09.1985 - 05.1988
Worked as a Staff RN on Bloodmobiles
Worked on the Autologous Blood Team
Traveled extensively in both NC and VA for blood draws.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Lenoir Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Kinston, NC
High School Diploma -
West Carteret High School
Morehead City, NC
Skills
I have extensive experience in medical and surgical care, as well as experience in IV therapy and psychiatric care in both medical office and home health settings
I offer 40 years of nursing experience, and describe myself as a caring, knowledgeable, dependable, and conscientious provider in all aspects of my nursing career