Adaptable nursing professional skilled at responding to all types of routine and emergency situations. Deliver expert care for acute and chronic conditions. Excellent charting, medication administration and training abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
GI Nurse /Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Progress West Hospital
O'Fallon, MO
01.2020 - Current
Facilitated Pre op and recovery of patients before and after procedure
Educate patients and family throughout procedure
Assist physician in completing procedures
Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and care plans for gastrointestinal disorders.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and treatment protocols.
Educated patients on recovery processes, dietary needs, and post-operative care.
Clinical Educator/Case Manager/Clinical Information Manager
St Luke's Surrey Place
Chesterfield, MO
07.2016 - 09.2019
Oriented new hires to the facility
Implemented new and continuing education in compliance with CMS guidelines
Performs nursing and CNA competencies
Taught AHA CPR classes
Performed utilization management for managed care/Medicare
Taught EHR (Cerner) classes
Computer informatics liaison
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
St Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
07.2015 - 07.2016
Triaged patients to determine severity of concerns and prioritize care.
Administered life-saving measures to stabilize ill and injured patients.
Assisted physicians with procedures to implement care.
Registered Nurse
01.2014 - 04.2016
Charge nurse
SSM Health St Joseph's Hospital
Wentzville, MO
09.2013 - 11.2014
Charge nurse in a 10 bed emergency department
Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions in an emergency setting, with a focus on patient's with mental health issues
Nurse Case Manager
Optum Health/United Health Care
Maryland Heights, MO
11.2011 - 08.2013
Telephonic nurse case manager and educator for Medicare members with Chronic health problems
Supported continuum of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient progress.
Registered Nurse
SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
11.2000 - 10.2011
Facilitated graduate nurses entering the professional setting
Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system.
Treated patients with trauma, chronic and acute health problems and mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
SSM Health St Joseph's Hospital West
Lake St Louis, MO
07.1999 - 06.2001
Intensive Care Nurse
St Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
05.1996 - 06.1999
Home Health Hospice Aide
St John's Health System
Anderson, IN
05.1996 - 06.1999
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO
05-2013
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
Bachelor of Arts - Health
Anderson University
Anderson, IN
Skills
Patient Advocate
Strong Clinical Judgement
Trouble Shooter
Positive attitude
Technological integration
Preceptor/Clinical Educator
Accomplishments
Achievement in Exceptional Financial Performance and Growth, SSM Health Care St Louis 2012
Presenter at the Show Case For Sharing, SSM Hospitals, 2012
Presenter at Nursing Congress, SSM Hospitals St Louis, 2012
Daisy Award Winner for Extraordinary Nurses, St Joseph's Hospital West, 2011
Timeline
GI Nurse /Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Progress West Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Clinical Educator/Case Manager/Clinical Information Manager
St Luke's Surrey Place
07.2016 - 09.2019
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
St Luke's Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
01.2014 - 04.2016
Charge nurse
SSM Health St Joseph's Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2014
Nurse Case Manager
Optum Health/United Health Care
11.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
SSM Health DePaul Hospital
11.2000 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
SSM Health St Joseph's Hospital West
07.1999 - 06.2001
Intensive Care Nurse
St Luke's Hospital
05.1996 - 06.1999
Home Health Hospice Aide
St John's Health System
05.1996 - 06.1999
Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration