Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Admissions
Providence Mount St, Vincent
04.2022 - Current
Works as the first face a new admission to the TCU sees
Coordinates with providers, nursing, therapy, dietary, social services, and spiritual care to ensure the new admits’ orders are correct and needs are met
Completes full physical assessments as well as other assessments upon admissions
Communicates with discharging facilities to receive reports
Compiles initial care plans (Kardexes) with initial goals of care
Works with discharging facilities Epic systems to gain a full picture of the new patient
Enters orders in Net Solutions EMR
Registered Nurse, Transitional Care Unit
Providence Mount St, Vincent
06.2020 - 04.2022
Provides direct care for post-acute patients requiring daily skilled nursing care in rehabilitation setting
Sharp assessment skills and informed decision-making skills utilized frequently
Strong communication with therapy teams, MDS, management, care providers and spiritual care teams regarding holistic approach to patient care
Delegation, supervision, instruction, and training of new floor nurses
Supervision of practical nurses and aides working contemporaneous shifts. Other duties include COVID unit nurse 2020-2021, N95 fit tester, and part-time admissions nurse
Has been certified as a CDC infection preventionist, serving in backup capacity.
Registered Nurse, Transitional Care Unit
CoreMedical Group
09.2019 - 03.2020
Provides direct care for post-acute patients requiring daily skilled nursing care in rehabilitation setting
Part-time charge nurse responsible for 5 floor nurses in the unit
Sharp assessment skills and informed decision making skills utilized frequently
Other duties include delegation, supervision, instruction, and training of new floor nurses.
Registered Nurse, Floor Nurse
CoreMedical Group
02.2019 - 09.2019
Provides direct nursing care in the RN capacity as a floor nurse in a long-term care facility
Delegates and supervises nursing care performed by nursing assistants and health team assistants
Participates in the delivery and evaluation of patient care
Handles resident admissions
Ensures the health, safety and comfort of residents according to facility guidelines
Administers medications, performs medical treatments, wound care and assessments, g-tube feedings and placements, ostomy care, blood draws and port flushes
Maintains accurate charting records
Responsible for treatments, medications, processing admissions, physician orders
Responsible for training new staff nurses.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Crossroads Care Center
07.2014 - 02.2019
Provides direct nursing care to residents in long-term care facility, including memory care unit
Delegates and supervises nursing care performed by nursing assistants and LPNs
Participates in the delivery and evaluation of patient care, and in care planning
Handles resident admissions and departures
Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients according to facility guidelines
Administers medications, performs medical treatments, wound care and assessments, and maintains accurate charting records
Works (more than half-time) in a closed dementia unit, providing specialized cares to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Served as preceptor for nursing students and responsible for training in new staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse
South Shore Care Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Shore Care Center
01.2012 - 07.2013
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Granite Falls, MN
05.2014
Skills
Caregiver and Family Support
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Patient Medical Histories
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Disease Processes
Patient Health Information Access
Patient Admission
EMR Systems
Mental and Physical Assessments
Accurate Documentation
Certification
Registered Nurse, WA License RN60998585
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers (Expires 01/2025)
Washington Food Handler (Expires 08/2023)
CDC Certified Nursing Home Infection Preventionist
Additional Information
Fluent in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with Epic, Net Solutions, Point Click Care
Phi Theta Kappa, Highest Honors, Minnesota West CTC, 2012-2014
Recipient of Worthington Regional Healthcare Foundation Scholarship, Worthington Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Admissions
Providence Mount St, Vincent
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Transitional Care Unit
Providence Mount St, Vincent
06.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Transitional Care Unit
CoreMedical Group
09.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Floor Nurse
CoreMedical Group
02.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Crossroads Care Center
07.2014 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse
South Shore Care Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Shore Care Center
01.2012 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Registered Nurse, WA License RN60998585
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers (Expires 01/2025)
Washington Food Handler (Expires 08/2023)
CDC Certified Nursing Home Infection Preventionist
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