Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
One UMMS Staffing
02.2022 - Current
Supported accurate documentation by recording vital signs and other important data in electronic health records.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Emergency Medical Services
Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department
02.2014 - Current
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Educated public on emergency medical services.
Fielded stressful calls while entering information into computer aided dispatch system for police, fire and emergency medical services personnel dispatch.
Emergency Room Technician
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2022
Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
Enhanced ER efficiency through proficient use of medical equipment like EKG machines, defibrillators, and vital sign monitors.
Maintained a clean and organized emergency room environment to ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.
Prepared patients for surgery or further diagnostic testing by inserting IV lines and foley catheters as required.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Emergency Room Technician
Maxim Staffing Agency
10.2021 - 01.2022
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Patient Safety Associate
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
01.2018 - 08.2018
Enhanced patient safety by implementing and maintaining risk management plans.
Reduced incidents of patient harm through proactive identification and mitigation of potential risks.