Ambitious Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WakeMed North Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care
Raleigh, NC
2018.04 - 2019.10
Acted as primary registered nurse, newborn specialist, and charge nurse in neonatal intensive care unit.
Attended deliveries and cesarean sections to provide acute care for critically ill and compromised neonates.
Managed care for compromised newborns including management of intravenous and umbilical lines, respiratory support, medication administration and care team coordination.
Maintained proper staff ratios, served as unit resource, and preceptor for new hires as charge nurse.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Registered Nurse
Harnett Health Betsy Johnson Hospital, Nursery
Dunn, NC
2016.09 - 2017.05
Managed care for well and compromised newborns consisting of managing intravenous lines, providing respiratory support as needed, and care team coordination.
Stabilized critically ill and premature newborns for transfer, attended deliveries and cesarean sections as primary infant caregiver.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide education and information pertaining to patient care, treatments and medical options.
Registered Nurse
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, Chemotherapy Infusion
Clinton, NC
2015.02 - 2016.09
Provided care in outpatient oncology infusion center to diverse patient population.
Performed detailed patient health histories, administered chemotherapy infusions and injections, performed diagnostic testing as needed, managed various types of central venous lines, coordinated patient care with physicians and ancillary staff.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Evaluated patient financial and insured status in preparation for treatment.
Obtained prior authorization through internal and external channels while insuring clinical documentation and ICD-10 codes were accurate.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center East, Neonatal Intensive Ca
Montgomery, AL
2012.09 - 2015.01
Served as registered nurse and member of neonatal resuscitation team within Level 3 NICU.
Attended deliveries and cesarean sections to provide acute care for critically ill and compromised neonates.
Managed care for compromised newborns including management of intravenous and umbilical lines, respiratory support, medication administration and care team coordination.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Registered Nurse
Nash UNC Health Care, Women's Center
Rocky Mount, NC
2010.07 - 2012.09
Managed care for well and compromised newborns ranging from term to 32 weeks gestation consisting of managing central lines, providing respiratory support as needed, and coordinated with care team to implement plan of care.
Provided exceptional care for ante-partum, post-partum, and post/pre-surgical women.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, newborn and postpartum care, and various treatment options.
Unit Secretary
Nash General Hospital, Women's Center
Rocky Mount, NC
2009.04 - 2010.07
Supported physician, nursing, and unit staff with operational and administrative tasks.
Performed general unit management and record keeping including physician orders and birth certificates.
Scheduled patient referral and follow-up appointments for 3 physician practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
2019.08 - 2020.08
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
2008.08 - 2010.05
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
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Additional Information
NC RN Permanent License #240557
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
2019.08 - 2020.08
Registered Nurse
WakeMed North Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care
2018.04 - 2019.10
Registered Nurse
Harnett Health Betsy Johnson Hospital, Nursery
2016.09 - 2017.05
Registered Nurse
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, Chemotherapy Infusion
2015.02 - 2016.09
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center East, Neonatal Intensive Ca
2012.09 - 2015.01
Registered Nurse
Nash UNC Health Care, Women's Center
2010.07 - 2012.09
Unit Secretary
Nash General Hospital, Women's Center
2009.04 - 2010.07
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nash Community College
2008.08 - 2010.05
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