Compassionate Registered Nurse with 15 plus years experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
07.2023 - Current
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Inc
10.2021 - 04.2023
Took pre-operative orders from surgeons and anesthesiologists for smooth operation planning.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated surgery requirements to nursing teams for smooth operation delivery.
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Capital Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2021
Interim daVinci Robotic coordinator. Assisted surgeons with complex robotic procedures including; general, gynecological, and urological cases. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons. EHR: Meditech
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
12.2015 - 12.2018
Promoted to Urology Coordinator. Organized and maintained daily inventory of urology equipment and supplies. Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons and ancillary departments. Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes. EHR: Meditech
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast
12.2017 - 08.2018
Promoted to daVinci Robotic Coordinator. Collaborated with healthcare professionals in developing, coordinating, and integrating da Vinci Xi Surgical System addition to facility. Expertly managed all surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures and procurement of supplies and equipment. Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. EHR: Cerner
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Flowers Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2015
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care. Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. EHR: Cerner
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC
12.2008 - 04.2011
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support. Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients. Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.