Knowledgeable Clinical Instructor with 10 years of combined experience in diverse nursing areas, precepting and nurse education. Prepared to bring talent, expertise, and leadership directed towards growing the future of nursing!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2025 - Current
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Incorporated Concept Based Curriculum learning strategies to build enhanced critical thinking skills
Integrated Trauma Informed Teaching to students of diverse ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds
Registered Nurse (RN)
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2025 - Current
OUT PATIENT CLINIC BEDS:20
Maintain care for 12 active dialysis patients in the out patient setting
Work closely with an interdisciplinary team consisting of dietitian, social work, biomedical engineers, providers, and patient caregivers to achieve optimum patient outcomes
Formed care plans for dialysis patients
Up held MCS standards of practice with dialysis patient care
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2023 - 08.2025
SETTING: Home Health-Private Duty
Provided 1:1 care for a quadriplegic spinal cord injury Veteran patient In the home setting
Worked within an interdisciplinary team of providers, physical and occupational therapists, home health aids, and spinal cord representatives
Preformed daily assessment and direct primary care for bowel and bladder program of patient
Communicated directly with VA spinal cord speciality representatives to achieve desired patient outcomes
Registered Nurse (RN)
Trilogy Health Services
04.2024 - 02.2025
FACILITY TYPE: Long Term Care and Assisted Living
Assumed charge nurse position for up to 4 nurse staff members and 6 certified resident care assistants
Collaborated with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care with achievement of desired patient outcomes within state guided regulations
Delegation of Certified Resident Care Assistants for daily activities of residents
Applied time management strategies for medication administration and treatments for care of up to 15 residents
Implemented Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives in areas including infection control, patient falls, and wound care
Registered Nurse (RN)
Henricks Regional Health
11.2022 - 02.2024
FACILITY TYPE: Hospital - Medical Surgical Unit
Maintained monitoring and care for 4 - 6 patients with various medical needs and conditions
Delegated and oversaw care to multiple unlicensed personnel (UCA)
Collaborated with various departments to achieve desired plan of care outcomes
Utilized Epic Charting system proficiently
Correctional Nurse (RN)
Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
07.2020 - 09.2022
SETTING: Correction Health
Initiated Medical Intake Processing and Indiana Department of Corrections Placement Classification of offenders in maximum security IDOC male facility
Provided prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant criminal offenders in maximum security Indiana Department of Corrections female facility
Reviewed continuation of Chronic Care conditions including but not limited to HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C, heart failure, hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus in clinic like setting
Initiated emergency response to various medical emergencies including psychosis, suicide, cardiac concerns, stroke, and substance detox
Preformed daily medication administration for a minimum of 90 offenders
Collaborated with medical professionals and security personnel regarding safety with care plan management
Maintained monitoring and care for minimum of 500 criminal offenders of Indiana Department of Correction within various facilities
Adapted to 4 different IDOC facilities within Central Indiana consisting of intake and long-term care of male and female populations
Registered Nurse (Charge)
Trilogy Health Services
07.2017 - 07.2020
FACILITY TYPE: Long Term Care and Assisted Living
Assumed charge nurse position for up to 4 nurse staff members and 6 certified resident care assistants
Collaborated with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care with achievement of desired patient outcomes within state guided regulations
Delegation of Certified Resident Care Assistants for daily activities of residents
Applied time management strategies for medication administration and treatments for care of up to 15 residents
Implemented Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives in areas including infection control, patient falls, and wound care
Registered Nurse
St Vincent of Evansville
05.2016 - 07.2017
UNIT TYPE: General Medical/Surgical and Trauma Unit Size: 65 Beds
Utilized the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy
Actively attended to bedside care for a wide variety of medical conditions, including pre- and post-surgery patients
Initiated patient education plans, as prescribed by physician
Applied time management strategies for the care of up to 7 patients
Behavioral Health Patient Care Assistant and RN
Brentwood Meadows
05.2015 - 06.2017
UNIT TYPE: Mental Wellness and Sober Living Unit Size: 48 Beds
Facilitated group therapy programming for mental wellness and addiction patients
Cultivated a safe and organized environment for staff and patients through rounding
Collaborated with other health care team members for positive patient outcomes
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