Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, United States
08.2021 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Virginia Beach, United States
05.2017 - 02.2021
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, USN
Virginia Beach, United States
05.2013 - 05.2017
Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.