Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with 14+ years of experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Services, and Travel Nursing.
Experienced Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and Nurse Manager with a proven track record of effectively leading healthcare teams and improving patient outcomes. Expertise in coordinating and managing nursing staff, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and medication administration. Seeking a challenging leadership role to further enhance healthcare delivery.
Nursing expert with experience in projects, quality measurement, and policy assessment.
Expert in clinical nursing and programming, assessing data, policies, and projects for legislative, quality, and administrative proposals. Skilled in consulting with nursing and healthcare experts to address issues or concerns. Experienced in conducting analytical studies on clinical issues.
Experienced and licensed Registered Nurse with an active RN license in North Carolina - Compact, California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Specialized in providing high-quality patient care and managing complex medical cases. Proficient in conducting assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
Experienced professional proficient in software including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Teams, Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, and DropBox. Strong knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as Epic, RPMS, Genesys, Meditech, Cerner, E-Clinicals, Prognosis, EDIS, EMSTAT, and RightFax.
Experienced healthcare professional adept at collaborating with diverse medical teams and providing exceptional patient care
Organized and detail-oriented professional with strong planning skills
Experienced professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences. Adept at producing clear and concise written materials, including reports, presentations, and documentation. Strong communicator with a track record of building positive relationships across teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRAVEL NURSE/ACUTE CARE CLINICAL NURSING SUPERVISOR
Samuel Simmonds Medical Center/Wave Health Partners
08.2024 - Current
Works with the Arctic Slope Native Association to provide care to the Iñupiat community
Manages nursing care in response to clients' needs, supported by nursing knowledge, research, and reflective practice
Implements nursing goals, policies, procedures, and standards of care specific to that unit
Serves as a resource on clinical nursing practice issues specific to the departments
Collaborates with the health team members to ensure high-quality care
Ensures unit equipment and instruments are maintained in good working order
Monitors stock levels of consumables for reordering
Promotes a nursing perspective when collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and acts as a client advocate to ensure high-quality client care
Performs daily chart audits on high-priority patients
TRAVEL NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
Dilkon Medical Center Emergency Department/Tribal Health
07.2023 - 09.2024
Helped with the opening of a new hospital on the Navajo Reservation
Worked with the Indian Health Services within the Department of Health and Human Services to provide emergency care to members of Native American Tribes
Utilized the nursing process and participated in patient assessment to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care needs
Observed patient's clinical condition, informed the supervisor, and took appropriate preplanned measures
Implemented a new EHR medication scanning system, BCMA
REGISTERED NURSE/CALL CENTER NURSE RN
United Health Group/Optum
New Jersey, Remote
01.2023 - 07.2023
Assessed and triaged patients for immediate health concerns
Provided health education and coached consumers on treatment alternatives to assist them in the best decision-making
Responsible for documenting the assessment and any clinical intervention according to the program protocols and nursing scope of practice and guidelines
Renews prescriptions for chronic conditions on behalf of the authorizing provider
Proficient in EHR data entry, telephony systems, and office systems as required to support daily operations
Ensures accurate, timely data entry and protects PHI
NURSING SUPERVISOR/URGENT CARE
Florida Keys Urgent Care
Key West, Florida
08.2022 - 07.2023
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and Urgent Care procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from the nursing staff
Implemented a new electronic health record, Prognosis
Supported clinic staff during the Go Live of the program and monitored staff
Amends policies and procedures for the Urgent Care
Improves the quality and efficiency of the level of care delivered to patients
NURSE MANAGER/URGENT CARE
Advanced Urgent Care
Key West, Florida
12.2020 - 08.2022
Established and maintained nursing standards and enforced them on the team to ensure the staff implemented the best practices when interacting with patients
Recognized and assisted in solving clinical and administrative problems
Analyzed and prioritized competing demands by taking effective action to redesign systems best to meet the needs of the patient population and staff
Established work schedules and assignments according to workload, space, and equipment availability
Maintained awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, information technology, and government regulations
Oversaw and managed nursing and support staff in patient care while maintaining high staff morale and professionalism
REGISTERED NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West, Florida
10.2020 - 03.2021
Delivered high-quality care to emergency department patients while overseeing admissions and discharges in a rapidly changing environment
Ensures a positive patient outcome and maintained safety while advocating the patient's needs to others who are part of the health care team
Developed extensive knowledge of medications, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal dosages, dosage calculation, indications, side effects, administration, and actions
TRAVEL NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Memorial Regional Hospital/COVID Contract/MHS Staffing
Hollywood, Florida
07.2020 - 09.2020
Provided excellent care to patients suffering from injuries, complications chronic diseases, and infections
Easily adapted to being assigned to emergency departments across the country to help with staffing issues while providing safe patient-care ratios
Interpreted and tracked electrocardiograms and updated providers on patients' changes in acuity or stability
Educated patients by ensuring the appropriate teaching method are easily understood regarding their disease and treatment options
Administered conscious sedation and implemented appropriate monitoring post-procedure for patients across the lifespan
CHARGE NURSE/DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE/URGENT CARE
Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
03.2019 - 08.2019
Served as a resource for questions and technical questions for fellow staff while maintaining and overseeing patient care safety
Created assignments for staff based on expertise, the scope of practice, and patient status and condition
Communicated with patients, families, and staff members if conflict resolution or service recovery was necessary
Displayed excellent critical thinking skills and strong leadership qualities
STAFF NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
12.2016 - 09.2017
CLINICAL COORDINATOR/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria, Louisiana
09.2013 - 11.2016
Provided compassionate care while controlling symptoms and pain management in a variety of treatment modalities
Ensured optimal patient outcomes while responding to urgent situations
Preceptor to new nurses and students while ensuring unit expectations, procedures, and policies were understood
Participated in an Emergency Nursing Council that was involved in a performance improvement program to demonstrate the evidence-based practice and quality care
REGISTERED NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, Louisiana
03.2013 - 09.2013
CHARGE NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, North Carolina
09.2011 - 03.2013
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2019
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, North Carolina
01.2010
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Regulatory Compliance
Electronic Medical Records
Patient Assessments
Charting and clinical documentation
Family Education
Direct Patient Care
Patient Education
Clinical Supervision
Hands-on clinical instruction
Quality Improvement
Effective Communication
Time management abilities
Certification
RN (Registered Nurse), North Carolina (Compact), Oregon, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York
TRAVEL NURSE/ACUTE CARE CLINICAL NURSING SUPERVISOR
Samuel Simmonds Medical Center/Wave Health Partners
08.2024 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
Dilkon Medical Center Emergency Department/Tribal Health
07.2023 - 09.2024
REGISTERED NURSE/CALL CENTER NURSE RN
United Health Group/Optum
01.2023 - 07.2023
NURSING SUPERVISOR/URGENT CARE
Florida Keys Urgent Care
08.2022 - 07.2023
NURSE MANAGER/URGENT CARE
Advanced Urgent Care
12.2020 - 08.2022
REGISTERED NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Lower Keys Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
TRAVEL NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Memorial Regional Hospital/COVID Contract/MHS Staffing
07.2020 - 09.2020
CHARGE NURSE/DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE/URGENT CARE
Womack Army Medical Center
03.2019 - 08.2019
STAFF NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Tripler Army Medical Center
12.2016 - 09.2017
CLINICAL COORDINATOR/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Rapides Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 11.2016
REGISTERED NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital
03.2013 - 09.2013
CHARGE NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2011 - 03.2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Western Governors University
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Durham Technical Community College
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