A dedicated advanced practice RN, committed to leveraging clinical expertise, critical thinking abilities, and a fervent dedication to direct patient care to mentor, train, and educate fellow nurses and healthcare professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dialyze Direct
05.2022 - Current
Developed, implemented, and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and emotional needs during planning.
Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
Assessed the effectiveness of existing clinical procedures using data analysis techniques, identifying areas for potential improvement or optimization.
Explained side effects of medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, hypertension, and end-stage renal disease.
Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Absolute Care
07.2021 - 05.2022
Streamlined the triage process to prioritize urgent cases and allocate resources effectively for optimal patient outcomes.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided lifesaving interventions during critical situations, stabilizing patients until transfer to appropriate hospital departments or discharge from the facility.
Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Clinical Care Coordinator
Fresenius
02.2020 - 05.2022
Supervised and managed daily activities of a clinical team consisting of 2 physicians, nurses, and support staff.
Enhanced patient care quality by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for each individual.
Presented feedback on current and new procedures at weekly clinical meetings.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resource utilization, reducing costs while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Improved efficiency in case management tasks through the implementation of evidence-based best practices and standardized procedures.
Conducted regular audits of clinical processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous quality improvements across the organization.
Participated in interdisciplinary conferences, sharing clinical insights and collaborating on strategies for complex case management.
Organized systems for tracking patient records to improve ease of retrieval.
Infectious Disease Nurse
University Of Maryland, Midtown
06.2020 - 07.2021
Conducted thorough assessments of patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of infectious diseases, enabling prompt diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatments.
Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures, and current staff interventions.
Enhanced patient outcomes through early detection and treatment of infectious diseases in high-risk populations.
Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.
Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory reports of infections such as HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, and Lyme disease.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Participated in research initiatives aimed at advancing the understanding of infectious diseases and their management, translating findings into clinical practice improvements.