Compassionate and service-focused nurse practitioner offering excellent patient-care and charting skills. 14 years of nursing experience. Dedicated to positive patient experiences and outcomes. Certified in ACLS, PALS and BLS.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
OR & PACU Nurse
Georgia Neuro Surgery
Athens, GA
08.2018 - Current
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
PACU Nurse
Athens Orthopedic Clinic
Athens, GA
08.2015 - Current
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare; Aya Healthcare; Maxim Healthcare
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2013 - 06.2015
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
07.2011 - 01.2013
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
Emergency Department Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
07.2008 - 07.2011
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Program Director, Work Force Operations & Analytic at The Georgia Institute for Plastic SurgeryProgram Director, Work Force Operations & Analytic at The Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery