Dedicated Registered Nurse with both managerial and clinical practicum experience with a passion for delivering quality healthcare.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Kansas City, KS
01.2023 - Current
Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
Provided emotional support for patients who are struggling with their diagnosis.
ADON and Infection Prevention Specialist
Azria Health Olathe
Olathe, KS
07.2022 - 10.2022
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
RN Manager Infection Control/Staff Development Coordinator
Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Shawnee, KS
03.2022 - 07.2022
CDC certified in Nursing Home Preventionist
Monitored procedures for staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
Held monthly All Staff in-service meetings for all departments
Held monthly round table meetings for both RN/LPN's as well as CMA/CNA's
Charge RN
Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Shawnee, KS
10.2020 - 03.2022
Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Clinical Research Nurse (CRN)
Icon Inc.
Lenexa, KS
04.2021 - 01.2022
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Interpersonal Psychiatry LLC
Lawrence, KS
07.2020 - 10.2020
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including intravenous vitamin administration.
Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
Business Sales Acquisition Account Executive
Sprint Corp.
Overland Park, KS
11.2018 - 07.2020
Drove sales by consulting with customers in assigned market by presenting Sprint Business Products and Solutions to increase revenue, reduce costs and enable growth, connectivity, and better service for customers
Responsible for account planning and management to identify opportunities, manage sales funnel, and close deals
Collaborate with sales professionals and executives, product vendors, and customers to develop solutions that address the clients' needs
Consistently exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
Senior Marketing Advisor
Home Advisor, Inc
Lenexa, KS
08.2015 - 07.2017
Cold-called to prospective customers to build relationships and drive sales
Cultivated and strengthened customer relationships to drive revenue growth
Demonstrated superior customer support, resulting in 100% account retention rate
Consistently achieved sales guidelines set by management
Demonstrated exceptional consultative selling skills throughout the sales cycle, from initial rapport to needs assessment to solution delivery
Registered Nurse (RN)/ Medical Surgical Unit
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
12.2013 - 06.2015
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Took subject histories and performed assessments
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
Performed ECG's, phlebotomies, collected and ran miscellaneous lab specimens from subjects, gathered vital signs
Registered Nurse (RN)/Heart Neuro Vascular Unit
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Shawnee Mission, KS
07.2012 - 10.2013
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management
Managed caseload of 8-10 patients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipunture and wound care
Performed ECG's, phlebotomies, collected and ran miscellaneous lab specimens from subjects, gathered vital signs
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
PDI, Inc
Parsippany, NJ
10.2007 - 04.2009
Educated physicians and drove sales of Tamiflu and Focalin XR, consistently exceeding sales goals
Developed promotional programs to optimize revenue levels
Maintained a strong understanding of competitors, their offerings and their presence in assigned territory
Generated a 112% increase in Tamiflu sales and a 145% increase in Focalin XR sales by leading region's first pull-through program focused on building relationships with marketplace influencers
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
AstraZeneca
Wilmington, DE
08.2000 - 04.2004
Educated physicians and drove sales of Nexium, Toprol XL, Entocort EC and Zestril, consistently exceeding sales goals
Recognized as top sales generator, increasing sales level by 70% in 2002 alone
Received AstraZeneca Employee Performance Award after maintaining record sales achievement of 20% growth five months in a row in 2003
Responsible for implementing all business-building and relationship-building expectations with uniquely assigned accounts and physicians
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
2013
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
1998
Timeline
Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
01.2023 - Current
ADON and Infection Prevention Specialist
Azria Health Olathe
07.2022 - 10.2022
RN Manager Infection Control/Staff Development Coordinator
Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
Clinical Research Nurse (CRN)
Icon Inc.
04.2021 - 01.2022
Charge RN
Shawnee Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center