
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in patient care, medication management and administration. Proven track record in training new staff and implementing efficient protocols, enhancing patient safety. Skilled in emergency procedures and effective communication, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
Administered medications safely and accurately. Assisted in triaging and processing new sick call requests from inmates. Responded promptly to medical and psychiatric emergencies, providing support to corrections staff.
Achieved superior patient care in a 21-bed geriatric/psychiatric unit through effective management of clinical nursing staff. Fostered collaboration with medical staff to address patient and family concerns promptly. Enhanced overall unit operations to improve patient outcomes.
Achieved improved patient outcomes through meticulous care of complex psychiatric and medical cases. Enhanced assessment processes to ensure comprehensive physical and behavioral evaluations.
Led initiatives to design and implement patient-centered strategies for chronically ill patients. Oversaw resource identification for underserved populations and high utilizers of the healthcare system. Facilitated education and support programs for patients and caregivers to enhance treatment outcomes.
Assisted in triage process and treatment planning for home antibiotic therapy in pediatric specialty practice. Supported physicians by alerting them to critical issues identified in lab results and patient interactions. Monitored medication effectiveness and side effects, performed blood draws from PICC lines, conducted dressing changes, and provided surgical site care. Reviewed referrals for completeness, ordered necessary diagnostics, and entered lab results accurately.
Responsible for triage process, safe medication/vaccine administration, and chronic disease management for diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. Duties included dressing changes, suture removals, and phlebotomies. Additional responsibility for staff training regarding team building and effective communication within the practice, with patients, external providers, and the community.
Gerontological Nursing Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Nurses Association
June 2018 (renewal 2023)
Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Nurses Association
January 2018 (renewal 2023)
Safety Care Trainer Certification
Quality Behavioral Solutions, Inc
North Attleboro, MA
November 2017