Ethical Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical) with extensive inpatient experience and a specialization in patient assessment and care planning. Proven success in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, supported by proficiency in EPIC charting. Committed to infection control and delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Aiming to apply nursing expertise in a role that emphasizes quality care and effective team collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health First Choice
Ann Arbor/Livonia, MICHIGAN
04.2020 - Current
Provided compassionate and expert nursing care to the adult inpatient Med-Surg population (up to 6 patients), with a focus on adapting care plans for adult patients requiring specialized attention.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess and implement age-appropriate treatment plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Established strong rapport with patients and their families, while effectively communicating and collaborating with adult patients and their support systems to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, adhering to regulatory guidelines and standards, and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Contracted to Trauma/Surgical PCU from 4/22-4/25
Registered Nurse (Level 1 Contingent)
Henry Ford Health System
Columbus Center (Novi), MICHIGAN
01.2014 - Current
Provided comprehensive nursing care in Endoscopy and Pain Clinic settings, encompassing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient management under both conscious and deep sedation
Delivered skilled nursing care to up to nine inpatient medical surgical and behavioral health patients during COVID.
Registered Nurse (Contingent)
Henry Ford Health System
Maple Grove Center (West Bloomfield)
01.2014 - 03.2020
Supervised patient care during withdrawal from substances including opiates, alcohol, and benzodiazepine.
Addressed concurrent medical and behavioral health issues in patients with polysubstance use.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit & West Bloomfield
01.2005 - 12.2013
Contingent RN providing nursing care in general medical-surgical, pulmonary, infectious disease, BMT/Oncology, hospice, nephrology, neurology/neurosurgery, women's health, and orthopedic surgery.
Served as a staff RN on the Bone Marrow Transplant Floor (2005-2007).
Transferred to the Medical Surgical Float Pool contingent in 2007.
Education
ADN -
Henry Ford Community College
05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Louisville
05-1997
Skills
Patient assessment
Care planning
Medication administration
EPIC charting (inpatient, outpatient and procedural)