Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in high-acuity environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, IMC
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2021 - Current
Managed caseload of four to six intermediate/med-surg patients on a liver transplant unit
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
12.2020 - 03.2021
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including but not limited to heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, pneumonia, and covid.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and extensive wound care.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Saint Francis Health System
Muskogee, Oklahoma
08.2020 - 11.2020
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
WW Hastings-Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
04.2020 - 07.2020
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, ICU
McAlester Regional Health Center
McAlester, OK
02.2019 - 04.2020
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided treatment to patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, diabetic ketoacidosis, COPD, and pneumonia.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and extensive wound management.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Wound Care
McAlester Regional Health Center
McAlester, OK
03.2014 - 02.2019
Recommended modifications based on patients' response to treatment.
Managed the patient discharge and admissions process.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, and ostomy care.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Reviewed and revised patient care plans.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
Assisted physician with non-invasive procedures.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Oklahoma Health Care Solutions, Home Health
McAlester, OK
10.2011 - 03.2014
Worked with patients, family, caregivers and primary care physicians to create individualized plans of care and coordinate care.
Detected patient reactions, deterioration and improvements and accurately reported results to primary care physician.
Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.
Communicated with patients and their families on conditions and progress.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
St. Edwards Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
06.2010 - 10.2011
Provided quality direct patient care and education to advance patient care initiatives and treat chronic conditions.
Communicated with patients regarding diagnoses, disease management and treatment plans.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Accurately documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charts.
Delivered outstanding care as directed in care plans and conducted routine head-to-toe evaluations.