Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient assessments, care plan development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at critical thinking and emergency response, with a strong foundation in medication administration and patient education. Eager to leverage clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse to enhance patient outcomes and support team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
LE BONHEUR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IMCU
07.2022 - Current
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
Knowledgeable in tracheostomy care, gastronomy tubes, IV set ups, sedation drips and titration with pediatric dosing.
As a charge nurse am able to manage the flow of the unit, coordinate admissions and discharges, and communicate with staff about plan of care.
Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, enhancing communication among healthcare providers and improving patient outcomes.
Trained new graduate nurses in developing critical thinking skills and assessment plans for pediatric complex patients.
Responded swiftly to emergency situations by executing established protocols, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills and maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
Cross trained in pediatric intensive care unit and medical surgical units as a step-down ICU nurse.
Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation postoperatively and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
NURSE EXTERN
LE BONHEUR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 07.2022
Assisted nursing staff in providing direct patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols for pediatric patients.
Supported the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to safety standards and infection control procedures.
Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM
VA HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 04.2022
Obtain a full patient assignment, administer medications, and complete 240 clinical hours.
Created care plans for each new emergency room patient and obtained IV and labs when necessary.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN
05-2022
Skills
Medication administration; G/J-tube, NG tube, IV, PO