Experienced compassionate nursing professional. Quality driven, resiliant, reliable, and adaptable. Providing the best patient experience. Fourteen years of clinical knowledge, patient advocacy, achieving good outcomes through team collaboration, team work and critical thinking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Orthopedic/MedSurg
Advent Health Winter Park
11.2023 - Current
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention and disease processes.
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Acute Care Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse to permanent employee, Acute care nurse for Level 1 trauma hospital located in Orlando Florida
Medical surgical rehab, TBI, DOC Care, Stroke recovery, Orthopedic, Poly Trauma, medical care, telemetry.
Participated in ongoing educational opportunities to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements as an Acute Care Nurse.
Utilized advanced clinical skills to perform complex procedures, such as wound care management, with precision and efficiency.
Prevented complications by vigilantly assessing patients for early signs of deterioration and initiating appropriate interventions.
RN Supervisor
Loretto-Nottingham RHCF
01.2021 - 07.2021
Maintained nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
Supervises the clinical care planning and delivery processes to ensure the coordination of quality patient care
Reviews and updates the care plan accordingly
Maintained a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods
Communicates effectively with the client/resident, family and interdisciplinary team and train staff members to communicate effectively as well
Delivers education and instruction to residents, clients, families, and caregivers and staff
Home Care R.N. Case Manager
Loretto -PACE CNY
09.2018 - 07.2020
UAS assessment nurse, hospital resumptions, start of care assessments, acute illness assessments, wound assessments, Skilled at providing continued care and appropriate medical interventions for patients with multiple complicated comorbidities
Performed physical assessments of patients in order to identify health problems or risks and developed individualized plans of care
Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity in patient care
Instructed family members on proper caring techniques for their loved ones at home
Elementary School Nurse
Morrisville-Eaton Central School District
07.2015 - 06.2018
Conduct mandated health care screenings at an elementary school with 327 students and ensure follow-up where required
Head Start program- 5th grade
Medication management-first aid and emergency medical interventions for acute illness
Collaborated with outside government and non-government agencies for student and family advocacy
Gather data and process reports for the New York Department of Health
Employee and student safety committee, grounds, buildings, and classrooms, emergency management planning and coordination
Weekly interdisciplinary team member for student academic interventions, bridging the gap with medical diagnoses and academic concerns
R.N. Case Manager-Home Care
Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2013 - 01.2014
Managed 13-14 terminally ill patients weekly, Organized, and scheduled patient care with team members based on client needs and goals
Monitored patient reactions to medications and collaborated with medical providers on adjustments needed to improve quality of life
Assessed and advocated for patients with chronic and acute health problems such as hepatic/renal failure, MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia
Primary Medical Surgical Unit
Rome Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2013
234 bed community hospital pediatric -Med surg with weekly outpatient same day surgery procedure nurse, pre surgery prep to discharge
Ratio 1:3 for routine medical illness and acute injury requiring surgical interventions
PALS certified
Adult Medical surgical- Ratio 1:5, Trachs, acute, GI Med surge, orthopedic, COPD, Pneumonia, Oncology
Chronic patient care in medical surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication administration/reconciliation, wound care.
Conducted primary care for post-operative patients' admission through discharge.
Developed patient centered care plans, providing patient and family education members on disease pathways and symptom management
Supported seamless patient flow between departments by collaborating with other units during high census periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morrisville State University of New York
Morrisville, New York
12.2010
Skills
ACLS Certification
NIHSS Certification
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic Disease Management
Ethical care and documentation
Hospice philosophy and understanding
Strong interpersonal abilities
Appropriate and timely interventions
Timeline
RN Orthopedic/MedSurg
Advent Health Winter Park
11.2023 - Current
Acute Care Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 11.2023
RN Supervisor
Loretto-Nottingham RHCF
01.2021 - 07.2021
Home Care R.N. Case Manager
Loretto -PACE CNY
09.2018 - 07.2020
Elementary School Nurse
Morrisville-Eaton Central School District
07.2015 - 06.2018
R.N. Case Manager-Home Care
Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2013 - 01.2014
Primary Medical Surgical Unit
Rome Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morrisville State University of New York
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