Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valley Health
11.2015 - Current
Monitors and cares for 5 to 7 patients, including orthopedic and general medical surgical.
Utilizes Epic system to document data related to patient's care, including assessment results, patient responses, interventions, and medications.
Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions. when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication skills.
Advises patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Skyline Terrace Nursing Home
07.2014 - 11.2015
Provided care for a team of 20+ residents in a 70-bed facility, appropriately prioritizing resident care.
Administered medication using various routes, including oral, IM, SQ, topical, and rectal.
Completed accurate documentation of care for each resident.
Inserted Foley and I&O catheters.
Provided wound care, and assessments of residents.
Delegated tasks to care team, including CNAs and UAP.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skyline Terrace Nursing Home
01.2012 - 09.2014
Provided high-quality personal care services to 20+ residents, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA
05.2014
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Patient education and counseling
Compassion and empathy
Medication and IV administration
Documentation and charting
Wound care
Certification
Registered Nurse, Virginia State Board of Nursing, 0001251671
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valley Health
11.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Skyline Terrace Nursing Home
07.2014 - 11.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Skyline Terrace Nursing Home
01.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lord Fairfax Community College
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