Adaptable Registered Nurse, offering experienced background in indirect and direct patient care within numerous clinical settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Coordinator
CHR
05.2025 - Current
Oversees daily health related matters and nursing staff in Milestone, New Life and Roots to Recovery residential programs.
Provides supervision and mentoring to RN's and LPN's, including education, training and performance management, monthly RN supervision and quarterly nursing meetings.
Provides nursing assessment and clinical interventions and assists with medical management for clients with mental illness, addictions and/or serious emotional disorders who are experiencing symptoms requiring treatment.
Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures.
Oversees operations, including reviewing orders, scheduling staff, and managing referral requests.
Provides education and interventions to maintain nursing practice standards, medication administration and self-management, safe storage of medication, and administration of injectable medication.
Provides consultation to CHR providers on nursing and health-related matters.
Collaborates and provides education and training to CHR staff and providers on medical conditions, behavioral health conditions and the interplay of the two.
Maintains documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records.
Maintains a cooperative relationship among teams by communicating information; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
Registered Nurse
CHR
07.2024 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
Registered Nurse
Day Kimball Hospital ICU
02.2020 - 08.2021
Intensive care unit registered nurse position.
Assess, monitor and care for critically ill patients.
Provide appropriate and skillful care for patients who are intubated and on mechanical ventilation.
Knowledgeable in telemetry monitoring and cardiac care patients.
Charge nurse.
Registered Nurse
Seraphic Springs Healthcare
08.2017 - 08.2021
Field staff supervisor, case management.
Initiate, monitor and manage NICU neonates and pediatric patients after hospital discharge to maintain stability.
Communicate concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Skilled assessments, specialized care and evaluation of patient status and nursing needs with all age generations in home.
Medical Library Assistant
Lamar Soutter UMASS Medical Library
11.2015 - 09.2017
Promoted the library's vast services to visitors through active communication.
Used library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information.
Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding the requested materials.
Medical Assistant/Procedure Technician
Florida Urology Physicians
01.2005 - 09.2011
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2022
Associate in Science - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
12.2019
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
06.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Paralegal Studies
Southwest Florida College
Fort Myers, FL
05.2006
Skills
Proficient multi-tasker
Efficient assessment and plan of care coordinator
Skillful with client triage
Strong communication skills and reliable team player