Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 25+ years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health/Private Duty Registered Nurse
Stephen Strickland
Deland , FL
02.2024 - Current
Provided direct care to patient, including medication administration and wound care.
Monitored vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height measurements.
Scheduled weekly appointments and provided transportation to and from hospital and appointments.
Instructed family members and patient on proper home healthcare techniques.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.
Travel Registered Nurse Ortho Med Surg
Pardee Hospital
Hendersonville, NC
10.2022 - 10.2023
Relief Charge Nurse for the unit when staff not scheduled.
Performed wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders.
Facilitated communication between doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, administrators., regarding patient progress updates.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg/Stepdown
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West, FL
05.2022 - 09.2023
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Relief Charge Nurse when staff not scheduled.
Trained and oriented other travel nurses on the unit and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Travel Registered Nurse Ortho/Trauma/Tele
WakeMed Trauma Center
Raleigh, NC
05.2021 - 04.2022
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
COVID 19.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health System
DeLand, FL
02.2018 - 04.2021
COVID 19 unit coordinating care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Alliance Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
DeLand, FL
01.2015 - 09.2017
Provide direct care to residents in the LTC facility
Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care on the unit assigned and initiate corrective action necessary
Conduct residents rounds daily and initiate corrective actions
Identify residents problems and emergency situations and initiate immediate life saving measures the absence of a physician
Provide clinical supervision of CNA's providing direct care to residents
Assess the resident's needs and initiate development of individualized plans of the residents care
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse Mother/Baby (MIU)
Adventist Health System
Altamonte Springs/Winter Park, FL
01.1999 - 10.2008
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Care for Mother/baby couplets with routine nursing care
Care for high risk L&D and postpartum patients
Assessed postpartum patients for complications such as infection or hemorrhage; took appropriate action if needed.
Provided education to new parents regarding newborn care, feeding techniques and parenting skills.
Nurse Critical Care/Registered Nurse, PCU
Adventist Health System
Orlando, FL
05.1992 - 01.1999
Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, Thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management
Mentored new nurses practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals
Provided direct care in critical care units, including Post PTCA (Angioplasty)/Stent placement, step down post CABG and Neuro patients
Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, DKA, PE, MI, pneumonia, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, CHF, and COPD