Compassionate and hardworking registered nurse bringing more than five years of experience seeking to utilize earned skills and exceptional care to assist the organization in a distinct role. Proven to be well-organized and work efficiently, learning in an intensive track, and learning vigorously in previous clinical settings. Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, problem-solving, and dedication with a yearn to strengthen the purpose of health care in patient-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracted Travel RN
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Contracted Travel RN
WESLEY LONG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2023
Provide nursing care via the nursing process for development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
Complete admission database and ongoing assessment to include collaboration with patients, significant others, and other health care providers
Advocate for patients/significant others
Document and update plan of care, nursing care, nursing interventions, and patient response to care, and keeps healthcare team, patients, and significant other informed.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Allogeneic Clinic Nursing Coordinator-Senior Clinical Nurse I
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER
07.2021 - 07.2022
Function as quarterback of care team to ensure patients understand and on track with their treatment plan
Actively involved in continuum of care, whether it be while the patient is admitted, pursuing testing in another area of the hospital or community, or within the clinic during a provider visit
During an Attending Physicians scheduled clinic, Nurse Coordinator will assist with active treatment of patients to ensure patient awareness of upcoming plans, whether it be for chemotherapy, routine follow up, surveillance scans, or referrals to specialists outside of clinic
See scheduled nurse visits for education and/or symptom management, review active treatment patient schedules, prepare for clinic (ensuring that patients have appointments scheduled, lab orders are signed ahead of time, chemotherapy Beacon Treatment Plans have been signed, etc.), and return calls to patients as received via the Patient Assistance Line
Provides education to adequately prepare patient/family for next level of care or discharge
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Acts as a resource and coach to others.
Preceptor
Inpatient/Outpatient (IPOP) Clinic
08.2020 - 06.2021
Manages care of 6 patients in an intensive ambulatory care environment associated with the inpatient units for BMT and hematologic malignancy patients that need to be seen daily in clinic for acute care treatment services
Assesses the needs of the patients and works autonomously alongside the clinic’s Nurse
Practitioners, helping to anticipate and suggest appropriate treatments based on daily assessment
Delivers all patient education regarding treatment plan, medications, chemotherapy, side effects, and teaching of treatments such as home subcutaneous injections and use of eclipse balls for home IV antibiotics
Unit, & Precepting Committee
Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Oncology BMT Registered Nurse
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 06.2021
Coordinates care for assigned patients on a shift to promote achievement of clinical outcomes
Provides direction to other team members to promote quality, safety, and excellence in care
Practices and promotes responsible cost-effective use of resources
Synthesizes clinical information and suggests appropriate changes in the plan of care to the interdisciplinary team
Hold self and others accountable to implement plan of care
Provides education to adequately prepare patient/family for next level of care or discharge
Acts as a resource and coach to others
Act in absence of Lead Clinical Nurse and/or Assistant Nurse Manages/ Nurse Manager.
Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
Coach/Trainer
PHOENIX SELECT AAU BASKETBALL
06.2012 - 04.2018
Performs responsible clerical and technical work in a gym setting supervising monies and facility structure
Assists in creating appropriate basketball drills for school-aged children
Motivates, encourages, instructs, and displays correct basketball drills for children to complete in timed settings
Works with players in strengths and areas of growth
Maintains First Aid supplies, orders additional supplies as needed.
Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
Program Activity Leader
CITY OF HIGH POINT, PARKS AND RECREATION
06.2014 - 01.2017
Performs responsible clerical and technical work in a program setting supervising school-age participants
Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational programs
Plans, organizes and coordinates weekly activities to include but not limited to field trips, sports, games, crafts, swimming, drama and special events
Maintains First Aid supplies, orders additional supplies as needed.
Organized activities for students and created welcoming and supportive environment to encourage participation.
Kept activity rooms and equipment organized and clean.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Health Science Studies, Business and Organizational Leadership
BREVARD COLLEGE
Brevard, NC
04.2016
Skills
Expertise in Microsoft Office
Patient Condition Reporting
Test Interpretations
Medication Administration & Side Effect Knowledge
Planning Processes
Manage Cases and Assessments
Epic Systems
Staffing Assignments
Creation of Care Plans
Customer Experience
Build Customer and Professional Relationships
Effective Project Management
Customer Inquiries
Client Rapport-Building
Data Analysis
Certification
• North Carolina State Board of Nursing RN license, April 2018
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, January 2022
• IMC certified, January 2019
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association, July 2022
• Advanced Certified Life Support (ACLS) certified, September 2022
• NIHSS Certification, June 2023
• ONS Member, January 2023
Timeline
Contracted Travel RN
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Contracted Travel RN
WESLEY LONG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2023
Allogeneic Clinic Nursing Coordinator-Senior Clinical Nurse I
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER
07.2021 - 07.2022
Preceptor
Inpatient/Outpatient (IPOP) Clinic
08.2020 - 06.2021
Oncology BMT Registered Nurse
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 06.2021
Program Activity Leader
CITY OF HIGH POINT, PARKS AND RECREATION
06.2014 - 01.2017
Coach/Trainer
PHOENIX SELECT AAU BASKETBALL
06.2012 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Health Science Studies, Business and Organizational Leadership