Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse / Super Trainer
PM Pediatrics Urgent Care
10.2023 - Current
Prioritized nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individualized needs using critical thinking and thorough assessments; promptly notified providers of condition changes and initiated appropriate interventions.
Administered medications via oral, rectal, IM, and IV routes in accordance with established guidelines, closely monitoring for adverse effects and ensuring patient safety.
Performed clinical procedures and diagnostics including venipuncture, IV insertion, urinary catheterization, EKGs, and point-of-care testing (strep, COVID, Flu, RSV, mono, urinalysis, etc.).
Provided holistic, compassionate care that addressed the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients, resulting in improved satisfaction and overall experience.
Responded to medical emergencies efficiently and communicated critical changes to providers, ensuring timely, life-saving interventions.
Led clinical education and mentorship, including onboarding and skill development for new staff, conducting skills days, and evaluating competencies to promote high-quality, consistent patient care.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
South Shore Medical
05.2023 - 11.2023
Educated pediatric patients and families using age-appropriate language to promote understanding of medical conditions and encourage active participation in care management.
Administered vaccinations and medications with precision, adhering to safety protocols to ensure effective treatment and minimize risk of adverse reactions.
Demonstrated strong time management and delegation skills, prioritizing care to ensure all patients received timely and appropriate attention.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hasbro Children's Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2023
Specialized in peripheral IV placement in pediatric patients from neonates to adolescents, using age-appropriate techniques and comfort measures to reduce distress and ensure successful cannulation.
Administered and titrated IV medications and continuous infusions according to pediatric emergency protocols and weight-based dosing, including antibiotics, fluid boluses, and maintenance fluids via peripheral and central lines.
Accessed and maintained implanted ports and central lines in pediatric oncology patients, adhering to sterile technique and central line care protocols; proficient in drawing labs, verifying patency, and identifying signs of complications.
Utilized smart pump technology and barcode medication administration systems to ensure accuracy and safety in all aspects of IV therapy and medication delivery.
Collaborated with physicians and child life specialists to deliver evidence-based, compassionate emergency care while managing rapidly changing conditions and minimizing patient distress during procedures.
Performed CPR and emergency interventions, demonstrating critical thinking and clinical reasoning to stabilize patients and escalate care as needed for optimal outcomes.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Hasbro Children's Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2022
Collaborated with RNs in a high-volume emergency department to prioritize patient care tasks and support timely, efficient treatment delivery.
Performed CPR and assisted in emergency procedures, demonstrating calm, effective action in high-stress situations.
Placed patients on cardiac monitors, obtained and recorded vital signs every two hours, and ensured continuous monitoring for clinical changes.
Conducted venipuncture using butterfly needles for straight-stick lab draws, maintaining proper technique and specimen integrity.
Provided critical procedural support, including patient positioning and restraint during lumbar punctures, suture placement, and IV insertion.