Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Navigator
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists
GAUTIER, MS
04.2022 - Current
Provided patient education, case management and clinical monitoring to total joint and spinal surgical patients that fall under Medicare's Bundled Payment for Care Improvement (BPCI) program.
Synchronized care with multidisciplinary team to promote timely follow-up of treatment and supportive care recommendations.
Compiled data and tracked outcomes postoperatively to formulate recommendations for process improvement.
Organized discharge and designed comprehensive discharge schedules for doctors, patients, family members and support staff.
Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
Provided information about health system navigation, patient rights and health information privacy.
Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
Managed patients recovering from total joint or spinal surgical procedures during their 90 day post operative period.
Home Infusion Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS
03.2021 - 04.2022
Administered intravenous and subcutaneous medications, collected lab samples and performed PICC and central line dressing care in patients home.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Administered medications to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Nurse Navigator
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists
GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI
06.2019 - 09.2020
Provided patient education, case management and clinical monitoring to total joint and spinal surgical patients that fall under Medicares Bundled Payment for Care Improvement (BPCI) program.
Led outpatient total joint replacement classes prior to surgery
Synchronized care with multidisciplinary team to promote timely follow-up of treatment and supportive care recommendations.
Compiled data and tracked outcomes to formulate recommendations for process improvement.
Organized discharge and designed comprehensive discharge schedules for doctors, patients, family members and support staff.
Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
Provided information about health system navigation, patient rights and health information privacy.
Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
Managed patients recovering from total joint or spinal surgical procedures in 90 day bundle length period.
Facilitated timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care and promote continuity.
Medical - Surgical Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
MECHANICSVILLE, VA
08.2016 - 03.2018
Cared for patients in a 34 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to ill, injured, and/or post-operative patients.
Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Responsible for assessing patient’s condition, documenting care on electronic medical record, administering PO, IV, IM medications, monitoring vital signs, assessing wounds, wound care, providing patient and families with support and education, insertion of catheters, NG tubes, and IV’s, monitors and interprets patient heart rhythm via remote telemetry.
Proficient in performing 12 lead EKG, blood product administration and blood collection.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw, VA
06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2014
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Clear Patient Communication
Patient Care Assessment
Surgical Procedure Education and Preparation
Post-Operative Patient Care Management
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Medication Administration
Additional Information
State of Mississippi- License to Practice as a Registered Nurse (Multistate Privilege): License number: 912508; Expires: 12/31/2022