Ebony Green BSN, RN
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Trident Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organize and manage care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Maintain quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Manage quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Mentor new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
- Serve as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their preferences were respected in all aspects of their healthcare experience.
- Expedite critical medical interventions through timely recognition of early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications.
- Participate in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient safety and quality of care through ongoing education and training opportunities.
- Enhance patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
RN
Open Door Personnel Agency
06.2020 - Current
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assists long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assists with feeding and monitors intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitors patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Collaborates and with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Manages patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adheres to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Performs routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Health Care Technician/Certified Surgical Technologist
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Preceptor to new staff members and provides instruction and training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Completed 7 total joint replacement procedures per month.
- Podiatry Coordinator
- Developed revisions for systems and procedures by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Oversee project logistics using industry expertise and independent judgment.
- Aid colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Received and responded to physician requests via emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions
- ENT Co-Coordinator
- Updated Physician preference cards.
- Established communication with vendors to ensure availability of surgical supplies and instrumentation.
- Collaborated with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Coordinated with Sterile Processing Department to arrange for specific surgical items used for surgery.
- Placed new supply orders with supply manager to maintain inventory and restock critical supplies.
- Communicated with prosthetics to ensure availability of patient items.
- Received, recorded, and addressed incoming and outgoing communication with physician, vendor, and sterile processing via telephone and email for accuracy of surgical items.
Master-at-Arms
United States Navy Reserve
12.2009 - Current
- Lead Petty Officer (LPO) for 43 sailors.
- Performs as both Officer In Charge (OIC) and Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) by managing all training and administrative oversight for 43 sailors in absence of senior unit leadership.
- Consistently provides time sensitive, accurate data to Navy Reserve Center Charleston staff.
- Liaises with Air Cargo Headquarters passing pertinent battalion information up and down chain of command.
- Attends all Navy Reserve Center Charleston leadership calls totaling over 60 hours.
- Compose after action reports with 96% completion rate of all reserve requirements.
- Expertly executed submission and adjudication of 1,440 drill periods for 43 sailors to ensure timely pay and accurate drill point recording with zero discrepancies.
- Advocate for junior sailor development through submitting 6 Sailor of the Quarter packages across the Battalion and Reserve Center resulting in selection of Navy Reserve Center Charleston Junior Sailor of the Quarter.
- Coordinate and plan joint operations training with the Air Force Reserve 315th Airlift Wing ensuring all sailors practice safe on-loading and off-loading procedures, task vital for mobilization readiness.
- Watch-bill Coordinator for Navy Reserve Center Charleston.
- Manages and train's sailors in proper watch standing procedures to ensure safety of over 300 sailors and staff.
- Perform security inspections.
- Maintain various systems for 34ft Patrol Boat.
- Performs Initial analysis and data gathering for diesel engines for 34ft Patrol Boat.
- Make requisitions for various components.
- Perform data entry on various diesel engine component systems.
- Strengthens communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Completes paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
LPN
MUSC Outpatient Pediatric Surgery Clinic
01.2019 - 08.2020
- LPN Scrub
- Performed Scrub duties and maintain aseptic technique.
- Updated over 15 Physician preference cards.
- Performed clinical preceptor role for scrubbing.
- Assisted in keeping accurate inventory of clean and sterile supplies.
- Maintained adaptability by floating to MUSC Main OR to assist during staff shortage.
- Assisted in registering patients in surgery Pre/Post Op area.
- Obtained vital signs and room set up for patients in surgery Pre/Post-Op area
LPN
PruittHealth
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information for 25 patients to address problems and expected outcomes.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN
North Charleston Pediatric Specialty and After Hour Clinic
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Obtained and recorded vital signs
- Prepared and administered injections and enemas
- Dressed wounds
- Prepared equipment and aid physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for over 45 babies, children, and adolescent patients each day with quality-driven support.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Francis Hospital
12.2003 - 09.2018
- Assisted in coordination of patient care
- Maintained asepsis, perform scrub duties
- Communicated with peers, health team members, patients, and visitors
- Maintained adaptability
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Provided comprehensive support to surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint replacement, spine and orthopedic trauma treatment.
- Supported unit team
- Performed clinical preceptor role for scrubbing
- Chair of Unit-based Peri-Operative Professional Advancement Council
- Co-Chair for Infection Control Committee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC07-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY05.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miller-Motte Technical College
North Charleston, SC12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2001
Skills
- Plastic Surgery
- Total Joint Replacements
- Infection Control Protocols
- Patient Confidentiality
- Wound Dressing
- Workplace Safety
- Setting Up Equipment
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Equipment Operation
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- End of life care
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Cardiac Care
- Care Coordination
- Respiratory care
- Advanced life support
Affiliations
- Tri-County Black Nurses Association (TCBNA)
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (cert# 95524)
References
References are available upon request.
Awards
- Letter of Commendation (August, 2025)
- Daisy Award Nominee (April 2024)
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (April 2023)
- United States Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year 2023
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (April 2022)
- Navy Reserve Center Charleston Sailor of the Year FY 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Trident Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Health Care Technician/Certified Surgical Technologist
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2023
RN
Open Door Personnel Agency
06.2020 - Current
LPN
MUSC Outpatient Pediatric Surgery Clinic
01.2019 - 08.2020
LPN
North Charleston Pediatric Specialty and After Hour Clinic
09.2018 - 01.2019
LPN
PruittHealth
06.2018 - 07.2020
Master-at-Arms
United States Navy Reserve
12.2009 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Francis Hospital
12.2003 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Claflin University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Trident Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miller-Motte Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of South Carolina Upstate
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