Experienced emergency department nurse with strong critical thinking, organizational, and natural interpersonal strengths. Passionate about providing quality patient-centered care, improving long-term outcomes; while leveraging clinical expertise, and problem-solving skills in a remote healthcare role.
Work History
Hyperbaric Oxygen Nurse Operator
4 Years 11 Months
Warrenton Oxygen Wellness | 11.2021 - 10.2026
Perform in-depth review of medical, social, and physical history and documentation for each patient; to facilitate an appropriate plan of care.
Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Provide patient teaching on treatment, along with adjunct therapies, and resources to provide optimum long-term health outcomes.
Emergency Nurse Clinical Chart Reviewer
7 Years 4 Months
Mary Washington Healthcare | 06.2014 - 10.2021
Reviewed medical charts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with documentation standards while maintaining HIPAA standards.
Collaborated with clinical staff to resolve documentation gaps and improve chart integrity.
Trained team members on charting procedures, accuracy requirements, and compliance expectations.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
8 Years 4 Months
Stafford Hospital, Mary Washington Healthcare | 06.2013 - 10.2021
Supervised nursing staff during shifts, balancing acuity, staffing needs, and changing department demands.
Coordinate patient flow, interdisciplinary team collaboration, and incident management to support timely emergency department throughput.
Reinforced compliance with emergency protocols, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
Led successful quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores and outcomes.
Preoperative and Postoperative Care Nurse
1 Year 2 Months
Tenet Surgical Center for Central Virginia | 08.2020 - 10.2021
Educated patients and families on procedure preparation, recovery steps, and follow-up care.
Performed preoperative assessments, verified histories, and prepared patients for surgical procedures.
Monitored recovery status, assessed pain, and responded promptly to postoperative changes.
Infusion Nurse Consultant
5 Years 1 Month
Eversana Life Sciences | 09.2016 - 10.2021
Documented treatment encounters, maintaining accurate records in case management and patient support systems.
Coordinate holistic patient care with physicians, specialty pharmacies, and care teams to improve quality of life for patients diagnosed with Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency.
Ensured strict adherence to protocols for IV medication administration and documentation, reducing errors and enhancing overall quality of patient care.
Infusion Nurse Consultant
3 Years 5 Months
Quality Care Infusion Nurses | 07.2014 - 12.2017
Assessed patient readiness, verified orders, and coordinated care with prescribers, pharmacists, and support teams.
Administered infusion therapies and monitored patients for adverse reactions, maintaining safe treatment protocols.
Educated patients on infusion process, medication expectations, and symptom reporting to support adherence.
Emergency Nurse
1 Year
INOVA | 06.2012 - 06.2013
Performed thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival to the emergency department, identifying urgent medical concerns and initiating appropriate interventions.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, interventions, responses, and dispositions using electronic health record systems.
Delivered compassionate care to patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, and medical needs in the fast-paced emergency department setting.
Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
11 Months
Bedford Memorial Hospital | 05.2011 - 04.2012
Collaborated with admitting physicians to develop and implement effective patient care plans and medical management strategies.
Reinforced compliance with infection control, documentation, and medication administration standards.
Monitored patient status changes, escalating concerns promptly and supporting timely clinical interventions.
Skilled Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
3 Months
Lynchburg Health and Rehab Center | 01.2011 - 04.2011
Managed overnight operations of a 60-bed unit, supervising 1-2 RN/LPNs and 3-4 CNAs to ensure quality care delivery.
Utilized clinical expertise in wound healing, IV therapy, ventilation care, and pain management to enhance patient outcomes.
Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University | Winchester, Virginia | 12-2010
Skills
Electronic health records management
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
Clinical preceptor
Patient confidentiality practices
Patient care coordination
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Time management
Effective interpersonal communication
Dependable performance
Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
Member, Infusion Nurses Society, Warrenton, Virginia 2022-2025.