Texas-licensed Cardiac Step-down Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience excelling in cardiac care. Assists physicians during examinations and treatments, focusing on comfort and well-being of patients. Administers prescribed medications and implements physician orders, playing key roles in care excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
04.2021 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Registered Nurse-Stepdown
Willis Knighton Medical Center
04.2019 - 01.2021
Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, sepsis, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 4 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Administration Assistant
Marshall Housing Authority
07.2016 - 03.2019
Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
Communicated with individuals entering building to boost security, assist visitors and keep visitor log.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Medical Receptionist
Good Shepard Medical Center
05.2011 - 05.2014
Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.