Knowledgeable Travel Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2022 - 12.2023
Travel RN at Providence Sacred Heart in Spokane WA. Worked on a cardiac intermediate unit providing care for 4-6 pts.
Travel RN at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern NC. Worked on a cardiac intermediate unit and a medical/surgical intermediate unit.
Travel RN at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Worked on a Step-Down Cardio-Thoracic unit. Provided care for patients just out the of ICU who had undergone cardiac or lung transplants, coronary bypass, valve replacements, aneurysm repairs and esophagectomies.
Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Initiated preventative measures against potential risks identified through assessment processes.
Staff Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
04.2003 - 09.2022
I worked in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) 5th North Tower. I managed 1 to 3 critically ill patients who required ventilatory support, Mechanical Heart Devices, Vasopressor medications, CRRT and pulmonary artery catheter management.
I was on the Rapid Response Team for 10 years. i also functioned as Charge Nurse.
I precepted new employees.
Administered medications safely and accurately according to physician orders.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem
12-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
05-1997
Skills
Patient Assessments
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Patient Education
IV Drug Therapy Management
Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
Remarkable 45 Nurse for Forsyth Medical Center 2013
Contract Certified Pharmacy Technician at Aya Healthcare (Broward Healthcare North)Contract Certified Pharmacy Technician at Aya Healthcare (Broward Healthcare North)
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at AMN Healthcare & AYA HealthcareTravel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery at AMN Healthcare & AYA Healthcare