Dedicated Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience delivering high-quality patient care, and 10 months of leadership experience as a clinical supervisor, overseeing staff, scheduling, implementing protocols, and supporting unit operations. Striving to enhance my nursing career as I maintain accountability and integrity, while always providing respect and compassion to all patients. Advocating for patients, and working collaboratively in a fast pace environment with all members of the healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Clinical Supervisor
Lakeview Hospital
Covington, Louisiana
09.2024 - Current
Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
Provided clinical supervision to the nursing staff in accordance with established protocols.
Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary staff members, and administrators concerning patient health status.
Oversaw daily operations of the unit to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as OSHA, HIPAA, CMS regulations.
Evaluated employee performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided feedback to nurses on their work performance.
Responded promptly to complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
Med-Surg Charge Nurse
Lakeview Hospital
Covington, Louisiana
07.2017 - 09.2024
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses and charge nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
10.2020 - 02.2021
Delivered a high level of care to every patient.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Medication administration, foley catheter insertion and care, IV insertion, Central line maintenance, chest tube maintenance, Bi-pap care, NG tube insertion and maintenance, Feeding tube maintenance, blood transfusions.
Improved care outcomes with proactive education, communication and guidance for patients and family members.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders.
Collected lab specimens, monitored fluid intake/output, and analyzed and interpreted lab results and cardiac rhythm strips; actioned emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
Med-Surg Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse
Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
08.2018 - 09.2020
Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Consistently coordinated care with physicians and other medical disciplines to create, implement, and modify personalized care plans.
Medication administration, foley catheter insertion and care, IV insertion, Central line maintenance, chest tube maintenance, Bi-pap care, NG tube insertion and maintenance, Feeding tube maintenance, blood transfusions.
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Distributed assignments to RNs and LPNs while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients.
Led 3 teams for team nursing, promoting quality care for up to 28 patients per day as charge nurse.
Led a team as primary RN with an LPN through team nursing providing quality care for up to 10 patients per team.
Transitioned and led med-surg unit to covid unit- treated and cared for high acuity covid patients.
Inpatient Physical Rehab Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
07.2017 - 08.2018
Coordinated with therapy and other disciplines to develop a plan of care specific to each patient and their best desired outcome.
Developed care plans for each patient specific to their best desired outcome.
Care of the stroke patient, post cardiac cath patient, orthopedic patient
Medication administration, foley insertion and care, feeding tube maintenance.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05.2017
Skills
Staff Development
Staff management
Patient health education
Patient safety
SBAR communication
Team supervision
Culturally sensitive
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Family and patient support
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Louisiana- 2017 to present
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- 2015 to present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification- 2020 to present