Inpatient Charge Nurse, Surgical Intermediate Care
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA
11.2024 - Current
Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Inpatient Charge Nurse, Oncology Unit
University City of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA
09.2020 - 11.2024
Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Daily audit Red Cap and NHSN LDA
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
06.2019 - 08.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
Registered Nurse
Baycare Health System
Clearwater, FL
01.2019 - 05.2019
Mobile Pool Registered Nurse at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida
Medical-Surgical/Pulmonary unit
Registered Nurse
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Rutland, VT
06.2018 - 12.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System Inc.
Clearwater, FL
01.2018 - 05.2018
Mobile Pool Registered Nurse at Morton Plant Hospital
Medical-Surgical/Pulmonary unit
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
02.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
05.2016 - 12.2016
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/GI/Bariatric unit
Registered Nurse
Conroe Regional Hospital
Conroe, TX
11.2015 - 04.2016
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
07.2015 - 10.2015
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Intermediate Trauma
Registered Nurse
Fox Chase Cancer Center, FCCC, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 07.2015
Travel Registered Nurse
Oncology Unit
Registered Nurse
Oakhill Hospital
Brooksville, FL
01.2015 - 05.2015
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic unit
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Danville, PA
11.2014 - 12.2014
Travel Registered Nurse
Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
Registered Nurse
Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
08.2014 - 11.2014
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
Registered Nurse
Chilton Medical Center - AHS
Pompton Plains, NJ
05.2014 - 08.2014
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgica/Orthopedic unit
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Forsyth
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2014 - 04.2014
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Danville, PA
09.2013 - 12.2013
Travel Registered Nurse
Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2013 - 09.2013
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/Cardiology unit
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Danville, PA
04.2013 - 06.2013
Travel Registered Nurse
Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)
Registered Nurse
Largo Medical Center
Largo, FL
01.2013 - 04.2013
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic unit
Registered Nurse
Renown Skilled Nursing
Sparks, NV
07.2012 - 10.2012
Travel Registered Nurse
Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center Riverside
Scranton, PA
11.2010 - 07.2012
Nursing Supervisor
Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation
Registered Nurse
Age Institute of PA
Kingston, PA
12.2009 - 11.2010
Nursing Supervisor
Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation
Registered Nurse
CareGivers of America
Clarks Summit, PA
05.2008 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse staff relief
Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing in Scranton area and surrounings
Inpatient Charge Nurse
UVA Medical Center
Charlottesville, Virginia
Education
Master of Health Services Administration - Health Services Administration
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nusing
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
05-2008
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA
06-2001
Skills
Seeking a position as a PRN Registered Nurse on Medical Surgical unit
Patient-focused registered nurse offering over 23 years experience and excited to take the next career step within a hospital setting Committed to delivering the highest quality of care, and increasing patient satisfaction
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Society
Oncology Nursing Society
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Certification
Registered Nurse, Virginia 0001282400 12/31/2026
Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification, ONS/ONCC expires 1/1/2025
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN), Academy of Medical Surgical Nures, expires August, 2029
BLS , American Heart Association, expires 02/2026
ACLS, American Heart Association, expires 02/2026
Timeline
Inpatient Charge Nurse, Surgical Intermediate Care
University of Virginia Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Inpatient Charge Nurse, Oncology Unit
University City of Virginia Medical Center
09.2020 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Baycare Health System
01.2019 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Rutland Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
02.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
05.2016 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Conroe Regional Hospital
11.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Fox Chase Cancer Center, FCCC, Temple University
05.2015 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Oakhill Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
Kingwood Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse
Chilton Medical Center - AHS
05.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Forsyth
01.2014 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
09.2013 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
06.2013 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
Largo Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Renown Skilled Nursing
07.2012 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center Riverside
11.2010 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse
Age Institute of PA
12.2009 - 11.2010
Registered Nurse
CareGivers of America
05.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Health Services Administration - Health Services Administration