Patient-focused Registered Nurse with experience in perioperative and pediatric care. Detail oriented, driven and dedicated to ensuring the highest level of care that can be provided. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new environments.
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assistant
1 Year 5 Months
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center | 03.2025 - Current
Collaborated with surgical teams to enhance patient outcomes during complex procedures.
Assisted in the development of standardized protocols for surgical assistance and patient care.
Mentored junior nurses in advanced surgical techniques and best practices for patient management.
Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with safety standards during surgeries.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
5 Years 3 Months
Anderson Regional Medical Center | 09.2019 - 12.2024
Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
Registered Nurse/ Registered Nurse First Assist
6 Years 3 Months
Anderson Regional Medical Center | 06.2013 - 09.2019
Provide high-quality and compassionate nursing care to perioperative patients in accordance with hospital policy and procedures. Work as part of a team to ensure proper safety of patients. Coordinate with doctors, scrub techs, and registered nurses to perform surgical procedures on patients. Capable of working in the roles of circulator and scrub nurse.
Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
Assist during surgical procedures such as skin closures and saphenous vein harvest during cardiac procedures.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 4 Months
Meridian Surgery Center | 05.2016 - 09.2017
Provide high-quality and compassionate nursing care to patients in an outpatient surgery setting. Work alongside doctors, scrub techs, and registered nurses to perform outpatient surgical procedures. Ensure patient safety along with other surgery team members.
Registered Nurse
6 Months
St. Dominic's Hospital | 05.2013 - 11.2013
Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Assisted surgeons with medical procedures by providing proper medical instruments.
Education
Registered Nurse First Assist Program
University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | 02.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing
East Central Community College | Decatur, MS | 05.2013
Associate Degree of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
East Central Community College | Decatur, MS | 05.2010
Skills
Clear Patient Communication
Attention to Detail
Compassionate and Caring
Procedure Assistance
Perioperative Nursing expertise
Circulating and Scrubbing
Computerized charting proficiency
Timeline
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2024Read More
Registered Nurse
Meridian Surgery Center
05.2016 - 09.2017Read More
Registered Nurse/ Registered Nurse First Assist
Anderson Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 09.2019Read More
Registered Nurse
St. Dominic's Hospital
05.2013 - 11.2013Read More
East Central Community College
Associate Degree of Applied Science from Surgical Technology
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