Compassionate, organized and motivated registered nurse with 27 years experience of providing patient care. Dedicated nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership skills. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center
Martinsburg, WV
09.2000 - Current
Performs head to toe physical assessments for pre-admission surgical patients
Interviews patients to gather complete medical history including medication list, past medical history and past surgical history and records the results in electronic medical record
orders appropriate pre operative lab testing, EKG's, Chest X-Rays based on patients comorbidities and upcoming surgical procedure.
Consult and coordinates patient care with anesthesiologist, surgeon, primary care doctor, office staff and surgical team to ensure safe surgical outcomes
Provides education to the patient regarding pre operative instructions, including chlorhexidine scrubs, bowel prep instructions, pre operative medications and ERAS protocols.
Team lead for pre admission testing department, staff scheduling, monitor productivity
Clinical resource person to collaborate with Chief of Anesthesia, Chief of OR, and OR Manager to provide safe care to surgical patients
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine City Hospital
Martinsburg, WV
12.1998 - 09.2000
Cared for pregnant mothers and newborns as Labor and Delivery Nurse, post partum and nursery nurse
Assisted physicians with Vaginal and Cesarean births
Provided education to mothers on pre natal and post partum care