Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff
Cleveland Clinic
04.2023 - Current
Provides basic first aid care to fans attending various events major venues in Cleveland including but not limited to Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena
Performs primary assessment and documents findings
Works on an as needed basis to ensure medical coverage at various venues
Triage and determination of treatment/discharge plan
Administers oral, IV or IM medications
Collaborates with Emergency department physicians and calls patient reports to receiving hospitals
Other duties as assigned.
RN Staff
Cleveland Clinic
06.2015 - 07.2024
Assessment and care of ED patients with a variety of presenting problems, in fast-paced departments
Triage ED population using ESI scale and placing appropriately
Close monitoring of adult and pediatric patients and reporting any changes when applicable
Responsible for mixing IV drips and medications with accuracy
Administration of IM, IV, SQ, PO, RS and nasal medications to adult and pediatric patients
Administration and monitoring of critical medications such as TPA, insulin and vasopressors
Critical thinking abilities for numerous ailments
Preceptor for new employees
Extensive experience with but not limited to performing EKG's, IVAD access, conscious sedation procedures, intubations, telemetry monitoring, wound care, and documentation
Provide emergency care to adult and pediatric populations in multiple specialties including: OB, geriatrics, psychiatric, surgical, medical, cardiac, neurological and orthopedics
Extensive experience in prioritizing patients and tasks
EPIC system charting
Proper documentation and adherence to policies
Charge nurse duties
Board Certified Emergency Nurse
Outstanding and Strong Annual Evaluations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN Staf
Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2015
Assessment and care of adults patients in a fast-paced observation unit
Admission assessments and plans of care
Monitoring patients and reporting to LIP as needed
Telemetry monitoring
Establishing IV access and accessing IVADs
Ability to work in a department with 24/7 patient turnover
Flexibility with assignments
Charge nurse duties
Proper documentation and adherence to policies
EPIC documentation
Care of adult patients with varying presenting ailments in areas of geriatrics, psychiatric, surgical, medical, cardiac, neurological and orthopedics.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN Staff
Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital
08.2003 - 12.2012
Assessment and care of ED patients with a variety of presenting problems, in a fast-paced department
Triage ED population using ESI scale and placing appropriately
Close monitoring of adult and pediatric patients and reporting any changes when applicable
Responsible for mixing IV drips and medications with accuracy
Administration of IM, IV, SQ, PO, RS and nasal medications to adult and pediatric patients
Administration and monitoring of critical medications such as TPA, insulin and vasopressors
Critical thinking abilities for numerous ailments
Preceptor for new employees
Care of surgical patients having procedures in various specialties including but not limited to cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopedics, general surgery, vascular, colorectal and urological
Pre and post-procedure care of surgical patients including proper documentation
Care of medical patients with varying ailments including but not limited to pneumonia, hyper/hypoglycemia, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, CVA's, MI's, CHF, COPD, traumas, respiratory failure
Extensive experience with mechanical ventilation and care of patients with ETT's and tracheostomies
Management of critical care IV drips including vasopressors, insulin, NTG, TPN, TPA, and IV sedatives
Preceptor to new employees
Charge nurse duties.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.