Registered nurse skilled in critical care, trauma response, and patient advocacy. Demonstrates a strong commitment to holistic patient care, particularly for victims of sexual trauma, while employing evidence-based practices to optimize recovery. Effective communicator and collaborator within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless patient management and safety.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rn-Forensic Examiner
CHI health
Omaha
10.2020 - Current
Provided compassionate care for victims of sexual assault, abuse, domestic violence, and trafficking, addressing their immediate needs.
Delivered holistic care incorporating spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological support for victimized patients.
Collaborated with EMS and other agencies to facilitate effective communication and resource sharing in crisis situations.
EICU-RN
CHI
Omaha
05.2018 - Current
Provide critically ill patients with 24/7 monitoring through eCARE ICU
Performed rounds on every patient, ensuring adherence to evidence-based care bundles, including sepsis management, ventilator weaning protocols, DVT prophylaxis, and stress ulcer prophylaxis.
Collaborate with ICU teams to assess patients and communicate interactively through high-definition video.
Alerted bedside staff to potential changes requiring medical intervention, preventing adverse health problems.
Registered Nurse-ICU
CHI Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Omaha
07.2013 - 05.2018
Provided comprehensive care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease (CAD), and gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds, enhancing their recovery and quality of life.
Adjusted and monitored ventilator settings to optimize respiratory support and patient safety.
Assessed and continuously monitored patients, recognized adverse telemetry and actualized emergency interventions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adapt individualized plans of care to achieve patient care and recovery goals.
Managed patient charts and confidential files to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Registered Nurse ICU
Baylor Medical Center
Plano
01.2008 - 06.2013
Provided total patient care in an adult ICU setting.
Assessed ICU patients throughout each shift to ascertain their vitals and other key information.
Monitored acute patients to facilitate timely interventions and enhance quality of care.
Assessed patient care needs, prioritized treatments, and streamlined patient flow for optimal outcomes.
Collaborated with clinical teams to communicate patient progress, needs, and medication plans.
Complied with all hospital policies and procedures in an effort to ensure every patient's safety.
Registered Nurse: ICU
Lewisville Medical Center
Lewisville
01.1998 - 01.2008
Assessed and monitored patients, identified adverse telemetry, and executed emergency interventions to ensure patient safety.
Managed and documented care for patients with complex conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), coronary artery disease (CAD), and gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds.
Implemented emergency interventions based on telemetry assessments and patient status.
Adjusted ventilator settings to optimize patient respiratory function and enhance recovery.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop, adapt, and execute individualized plans of care, driving progress toward patient recovery goals.
Documented patient care accurately to uphold confidentiality and facilitate effective communication among care team.
Registered Nurse: Labor and Delivery
Lewisville Medical Center
Lewisville
01.2001 - 01.2004
Assessed laboring patients' needs, prioritized interventions, and streamlined patient flow throughout delivery to enhance care efficiency.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans, facilitating optimal recovery and meeting patients' specific needs.
Delivered comprehensive patient care in Labor and Delivery, ensuring safety and comfort during the childbirth process.
Registered Nurse: Medical/Surgical
Bergan Mercy Hospital
Omaha
01.1997 - 01.1998
Delivered continuous assessment and monitoring for patients on a medical-surgical unit.
Managed the specialized care of adult patients experiencing acute illnesses or post-operative recovery.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create, modify, and implement personalized plans of care to achieve patient recovery goals.
Maintained accurate patient charts and confidential files to support effective patient care.
Ensured meticulous upkeep of patient charts and confidential files to safeguard patient privacy.