Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience, excelling in emergency patient care and team coordination. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and adaptability across diverse healthcare settings, driving process improvements and enhancing patient outcomes. Passionate about mentoring and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve superior healthcare delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Clinical Nurse Reviewer
Legent Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Determined and authorized services for patients in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
Contacted providers, state agency offices and applicants to obtain information and records needed to conduct comprehensive clinical review of case and final determination.
Conducted routine and ad-hoc evaluations and re-evaluations of services.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Perioperative Nurse Contractor
Medely Staffing
02.2018 - 03.2024
Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
Developed orientation and perioperative resource books that could be used by nursing staff.
Travel Nurse Emergency/ Contract Nurse
Various Hospitals
01.2017 - 02.2023
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC, Cerner, and Meditech EMRs.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Staff Nurse, Emergency
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2018
Perioperative Nurse
MedTrust Contracting
01.2016 - 10.2017
Optical Laboratory Sargeant
US Army
06.2006 - 03.2013
Education
Master of Science-Nursing - Nursing Administration and Leadership
Capella University
06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hallmark University
01.2015
Optical Laboratory Sargeant - undefined
US Army
03.2013
Skills
Leadership
Team coordination
Clinical Documentation
Mentorship
Emergency Patient Care
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Teamwork
Adaptability
Communication
Interpersonal Skill
Project Management
Collaborative Work Environment
Optimal Patient Care
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
TNCC
Custom
Oversaw daily lab operations, trained technicians, and ensured compliance with military standards.
Coordinated logistics for supplies and implemented quality control for optical products.
Directed unit movement and company-level training, improving product accuracy by 15%.
Custom
Provide critical care to patients in emergency situations, ensuring rapid and accurate treatment.
Collaborate with medical team to develop and implement patient care plans, enhancing recovery rates.
Utilize advanced medical equipment and techniques to stabilize patients, improving survival outcomes.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans and post-care procedures, fostering informed decisions.
Evaluate medical necessity of procedures ensuring compliance with guidelines - Reduced claim denials - Analytical skills Identified unnecessary procedures - Enhanced patient care
Review patient records for medical necessity - Improved approval rates - Detail-focused - Addressed discrepancies Streamlined review process
Assess treatment plans for necessity and accuracy - Increased approval efficiency - Results-oriented - Resolved inconsistencies - Optimized operational workflow
Analyze medical procedures for necessity, ensuring guideline compliance. Identify discrepancies, enhance patient care, and streamline approval processes.
Ensure patient comfort and compliance during stressful situations, promoting faster recovery.
Administer medications and monitor patient reactions, ensuring safety and efficacy.
Adhere to strict safety protocols, verifying medication dosages before administration.
Delivered high-quality patient care in trauma centers, enhancing patient outcomes and team efficiency.
Quickly adapted to diverse environments, fostering collaboration and resilience among team members.
Contributed to process improvements and emergency protocols, achieving measurable results in patient care.
Performed comprehensive perioperative assessments, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
Educated patients on surgical procedures, enhancing their understanding and comfort.
Created detailed orientation resources for new nurses, streamlining onboarding.
Administered emergency care, improving patient outcomes and reducing treatment times.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and care standards.
Delivered rapid, effective care to stabilize patients in critical conditions, enhancing outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Timeline
Emergency Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Reviewer
Legent Orthopedic and Spine Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Perioperative Nurse Contractor
Medely Staffing
02.2018 - 03.2024
Travel Nurse Emergency/ Contract Nurse
Various Hospitals
01.2017 - 02.2023
Perioperative Nurse
MedTrust Contracting
01.2016 - 10.2017
Staff Nurse, Emergency
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2018
Optical Laboratory Sargeant
US Army
06.2006 - 03.2013
Master of Science-Nursing - Nursing Administration and Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hallmark University
Optical Laboratory Sargeant - undefined
US Army
ACLS
BLS
PALS
TNCC
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