Registered Nurse with significant experience in critical care environments. Adept at managing complex patient cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic healthcare settings. Skills include patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support.
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
2 Years 10 Months
Pickerington Methodist Hospital | 10.2023 - Current
Led emergency response initiatives, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery.
Implemented triage protocols, enhancing patient flow and reducing wait times in high-pressure situations.
Developed training programs for new staff, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and best practices in emergency care.
Collaborated with physicians to establish treatment plans, ensuring accurate assessments and timely interventions for patients.
Oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff schedules, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs.
Collaborated with hospital leadership to develop strategies for addressing challenges specific to the emergency department setting.
Utilization Review Registered Nurse
1 Year
Quantum Health | 10.2022 - 10.2023
Conducted comprehensive reviews of patient care plans to ensure medical necessity and appropriateness of services.
Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
Led educational sessions for nursing staff on utilization review processes and best practices.
Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing efficiency in case management workflows.
Developed strategic initiatives to enhance communication between providers and insurance companies.
Registered Nurse, ICU
1 Year 8 Months
Grant Medical Center | 02.2021 - 10.2022
Utilized advanced medical equipment, including ventilators and infusion pumps, for effective treatment delivery.
Mentored junior nurses on trauma protocols and best practices for patient management.
Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and reduce complications in the ICU setting.
Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing workflow efficiency within the Trauma ICU unit.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, empathetic support to patients and their families during times of crisis.
Reduced complications for critically ill patients through the implementation of individualized care plans based on each patient''s unique needs.
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical ICU
3 Years 2 Months
University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital | 05.2019 - 07.2022
Administered comprehensive patient care plans in high-acuity settings, ensuring optimal outcomes and safety compliance.
Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as EVD placement, lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.
Monitored vital signs and interpreted clinical data to inform treatment decisions and optimize patient care strategies.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment protocols based on evidence-based practices
Trained and mentored nursing staff on advanced ICU procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Conducted thorough neurological assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | 08-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | 05-2019
Skills
Clinical leadership
Care coordination
Decision-making
Compassionate and patient
Calm and composed
Staff supervision
Staff training
Patient advocacy
Safety and security procedures
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale