Results-driven Critical Care RN with extensive experience in developing comprehensive care plans and optimizing patient care. Proficient in advanced life support and electronic health record documentation, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU/ED
Totalmed Staffing
Laconia, New Hampshire
02.2026 - Current
Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Administered medications and treatments per physician instructions.
Documented patient care activities in electronic health records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient information.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
04.2025 - 01.2026
Administered medications and treatments to critically ill patients in float pool, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions continuously, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care and treatment plans.
Utilized Cerner system for accurate clinical documentation of patient information.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Newburgh, Indiana
02.2025 - 04.2025
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal outcomes in critical care settings.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, enhancing patient recovery.
Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess patient vital signs effectively.
Maintained accurate patient records in Epic platform to support effective care coordination and continuity.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Carolina East Medical Center
New Bern, North Carolina
10.2024 - 02.2025
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient-centered care plans.
Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to facilitate timely medical interventions.
Administered medications and treatments to ensure optimal patient recovery.
Delivered direct patient care while monitoring vital signs and health status to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies to enhance patient recovery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
Maintained accurate patient records in Epic platform.
Travel Registered Nurse, CICU
Aspirus Health System
Wausau, Wisconsin
06.2024 - 08.2024
Monitored vital signs and promptly responded to changes in patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in Epic platform.
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU/CICU
Brookwood Baptist Shelby
Alabaster, Alabama
12.2023 - 06.2024
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions and ongoing patient assessment.
Administered medications and treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to protocols across diverse clinical settings.
Utilized electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information.
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
Berlin, NH
10.2023 - 12.2023
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to patient needs.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems to support effective care delivery.
Documented patient information using Meditech software.
Travel Registered Nurse, CICU/MICU
Brookwood Baptist Shelby Medical Center
Alabaster, AL
02.2022 - 10.2023
Delivered post-operative care to cardiovascular patients, ensuring timely recovery and monitoring vital signs.
Coordinated with healthcare teams to create tailored care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and recovery.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety.
Recorded patient progress and shared updates with staff, facilitating continuity of care and informed decision-making.
Epic EMR Documentation
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
Remond Regional Medical Center
Rome, GA
12.2021 - 02.2022
Provided comprehensive care for Covid-19 and medical ICU patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes and implement timely interventions.
Delivered medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
Maintained accurate patient records in Meditech EMR, supporting effective communication within care teams.
Travel Registered Nurse, CICU/MICU/NICU
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery , AL
08.2021 - 12.2021
Provided care for immediate post-operative cardiovascular patients in a critical care unit.
Executed medication and treatment plans according to physician's instructions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Monitored vital signs and communicated significant changes to healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
Documented patient progress in Meditech EMR system to maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
Travel Registered Nurse, CVICU/MICU
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2021 - 08.2021
Provided specialized care for immediate post-operative cardiac patients in medical ICU, supporting critical recovery needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans, enhancing patient recovery.
Utilized electronic health records for precise documentation and tracking, ensuring continuity of care.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
St. Francis Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2021 - 07.2021
Provided care for immediate cardiac post-op, neurosurgical, and medical ICU patients, supporting recovery and stabilization.
Monitored patients in Covid-19 ICU, ensuring adherence to care protocols and enhancing patient safety.
Operated specialized equipment like ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps to deliver tailored patient care.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Travel Registered Nurse, CVICU
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, Alabama
11.2020 - 05.2021
Delivered direct patient care in high-acuity cardiovascular environment to stabilize critically ill patients.
Care of immediate post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients, including open heart and valve repairs.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
Supported critical patient care in Covid-19 ICU unit, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and treatment for severe cases.
Case Manager
St. Vincent's Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2019 - 11.2020
Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare teams and families to ensure comprehensive support.
Managed case files and documented patient progress in electronic systems to maintain accurate patient records.
Facilitated communication between patients and medical professionals effectively.
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
06.2019 - 10.2019
Provided immediate post operative care for cardiothoracic surgeries in CICU, ensuring patient stability and recovery.
Monitored patient vital signs and communicated critical changes to the healthcare team for timely intervention.
Administered medications and treatments to ensure patient adherence to prescribed care plans.
Cerner Powerchart documentation and medication administration.
Registered Nurse
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
Phenix City, Alabama
10.2018 - 06.2019
Served as informatics nurse, supporting integration of technology in patient care.
Managed patient data using Medhost, Mmodal, and T-Systems applications to ensure accurate documentation and accessibility.
Built and modified order sets within Medhost, T-Systems, Exitcare and Mmodal.
Trained clinical staff and physicians on system upgrades.
Generated daily CCD reports for Administration to enhance data-driven decision-making.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Amedisys Home Health
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2018 - 10.2018
Delivered compassionate patient care in home settings, addressing unique needs of diverse populations.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
Conducted regular health assessments to monitor patient progress and inform care plans.
Utilized HCHB electronic documentation of patient information.
Manager for PatientKeeper CPOE
West Florida Hospital
Pensacola, Florida
03.2017 - 12.2017
Managed a team of eight for the PatientKeeper Advanced Clinicals implementation, ensuring all providers were trained and able to migrate to PatientKeeper from Meditech.
Coordinated training schedules for over 400 providers to facilitate smooth transition to PatientKeeper.
Trained super users, master trainers, and physicians on PatientKeeper Advanced Clinicals application.
Delivered weekly progress updates to upper management and corporate team, ensuring alignment on implementation status.
Provided weekly updates to West Florida Administration team.i
Validated provider data in PatientKeeper application, enhancing accuracy for effective clinical decision-making.
Registered Nurse, SICU/CICU/PACU Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2016 - 03.2017
Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care units.
Delivered post-operative care to surgical patients, ensuring stability through intensive monitoring.
Supported recovery for general surgical patients, coordinating clinical interventions to enhance healing.
Cerner Powerchart and Surginet Electronic documentation and medication administration.
Registered Charge Nurse
Noland Hospital
Alabaster, Alabama
01.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Charge Nurse for LTAC and Telemetry Patients, including acute and long-term ventilator patients.
Supervised nursing staff, coordinating patient care activities to ensure timely and effective treatment.
Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Managed medication dispensing and monitored patients with CareFusion technology and telemetry systems, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Employed Epic EMR every day for accurate patient record management.
Trained new nurses on order entry, enhancing accuracy in patient documentation.
Made daily assignments, provided ongoing education, served as critical care resource and performed annual evaluations.
Consultant
Provisions Group/HCA
Franklin, Tennessee
05.2015 - 12.2015
Developed and implemented Charge Capture Application, training providers to improve charge accuracy.
Consulted on PatientKeeper Charge Capture Project for HCA, enhancing project alignment with organizational goals.
Developed tailored patient lists for providers to support their clinical decision-making.
Coordinated project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of services and adherence to stakeholder expectations.
Contractor
Provisions Group/HMA
Franklin, Tennessee
07.2012 - 12.2014
Contracted to work on PatientKeeper CPOE software.
Managed and led design sessions for nursing, pharmacy, and ancillary departments to align workflows with PatientKeeper implementation.
Performed workflow analysis, current and future state, for nursing, pharmacy, and ancillary departments.
Built, tested, and implemented PatientKeeper software.
Built and customized order sets for HMA hospitals
Provisioned mobile devices and trained physicians on iPad and iPhone for improved access to PatientKeeper.
Conducted training sessions for physicians on CPOE software, improving order entry proficiency and confidence.
Provided comprehensive training to nursing staff on PatientKeeper/Pulse order entry system to ensure proper usage.
Managed a team of five consultants for PatientKeeper Medication Reconciliation implementation and training.
Trained nurses and unit secretaries on AS-400 (PULSE) for PatientKeeper and order entry.
Consultant
Ettain Group/Community Health Systems
Franklin, TN
02.2011 - 07.2012
Consulted on McKesson, CareFusion, and Keane projects, contributing to SnoMed and LOINCodes implementations.
Conducted unit, script, and integrated testing for McKesson HED 7.6/10.3, ensuring software quality and compliance.
Developed McKesson MU Guide for deployment team, facilitating smoother implementation process.
Built End-User Guide for HED, HHS, and Admin Rx.
HMS Form Build and Maintaining File Maintenance.
Charge Registered Nurse, PACU
Baptist Medical Center, Princeton/Shelby
Alabaster, Alabama
10.2009 - 02.2011
Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
Functioned as flexipool RN across SICU, CICU, and PACU, providing critical support for high-acuity patients.
Bedside care of surgical and cardiothoracic (post open-heart) surgical patients.
Coordinated staffing assignments for nursing staff based on unit acuity levels, optimizing resource allocation.
Trained nurses on patient care and daily tasks, enhancing skills and supporting professional development.
Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
Invision and Cerner Surginet end user.
Informatics Consultant
Preceptor Consulting/St. John Health System
Tulsa, OK
07.2008 - 09.2009
Facilitated design sessions for Critical Care Cerner documentation, enhancing clinical workflow and user experience.
Developed a comprehensive codeset in Cerner for consistent clinical documentation.
Facilitated electronic Cardex design and build.
Cerner orders, tasks, OEF, and Fields Build in Build 2, Mock, and Production Domains.
Cerner Nursing Orders Build.
Cerner weekly orders build.
Demonstrated Titrated Drip functionality and process flow within Cerner.
Executed a purge of task types in Cerner, streamlining system performance and reducing clutter.
Assisted CEO in designing customized generic clinical views, increasing utilization to over 90% across the health system per shift.
Informatics Consultant
Cordea Consulting, UAB Health System
Birmingham, Alabama
06.2008 - 07.2008
Implemented and supported clinical information systems to enhance workflow efficiency.
Facilitated transfer of orders from PIN system to Cerner at the 2007.11 code level, ensuring accurate data migration.
Facilitated transfer of orders from PIN system to Cerner at the 2007.11 code level, ensuring accurate data migration.
Supported UAB Health System 2007 Code upgrade for:
· EMAR ®
· POWERCHART ®
· iNET ®
· I & O 2G ®
· POWERPLANS ®
· POWERORDERS ®
· Results Viewing
· Patient Access List ®
· Multi-Patient Task List ®
Provided hands-on end-user training and support for 1000 bed house-wide multiple solution go-live.
Responsible for daily supervised go-live support personnel.
Travel Registered Nurse
Nurse Finders Agency
Alabaster, AL
05.2007 - 06.2008
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and adherence to care protocols.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized patient care plans that addressed individual needs.
Utilized specialized equipment, including ventilators and IV pumps, to meet unique patient requirements and enhance treatment effectiveness.
Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
Provided training to staff on immediate post open-heart recovery procedures in a clinical setting.
Travel Registered Nurse, CCU/CVICU
Travel Nurse Solutions
Montgomery, Alabama
01.2007 - 05.2007
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Delivered direct patient care to enhance recovery and comfort.
Maintained accurate patient records in electronic medical record systems to support quality patient care.
Utilized Cerner Powerchart for managing patient information.
Travel Registered Nurse, CVICU
Bridge Staffing
Birmingham, Alabama
06.2006 - 01.2007
Administered post-operative care for open-heart surgery patients, prioritizing safety and enhancing comfort.
Assisted in cardiac assessments and interventions for critically ill patients.
Monitored vital signs to evaluate patient recovery, promptly addressing any changes in condition.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
Solution Delivery Consultant
Cerner Corporation
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2005 - 06.2006
Applied clinical knowledge to develop comprehensive order catalog items
Created and modified order entry formats to ensure precision in clinical documentation
Assigned order entry formats to enhance clarity of catalog items
Order Entry Formats (OEF)
Clinical documentation
Synonyms
Travel Registered Nurse
World Health Travel Nursing
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2005 - 10.2005
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and compliance.
Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records to maintain accurate patient histories.
Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps to meet individual patient needs.
Recovered open-heart patients in critical care arena.
Multi-system patient management regarding cardiothoracic surgery patients, requiring a broad knowledge base.
Provided nursing support across multiple healthcare facilities, quickly adapting to diverse environments and protocols.
Cerner managed care systems in CVICU and CCU.
Registered Nurse, SICU and CVICU
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2002 - 01.2005
Charge Registered Nurse
Provided comprehensive care for surgical and open-heart surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery and patient safety.
Participated in Rapid Response and Code Blue Teams, delivering critical interventions to stabilize patients in emergencies.
Trained and mentored newly acquired employees as a preceptor, enhancing onboarding experience and team competency.
Medical Assistant
American Family Care
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2001 - 04.2002
Facilitated patient care by taking vital signs, recording patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications, and treatments per physician instructions, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Supported healthcare professionals in clinical settings, enhancing nursing education experience.
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