Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
Charge nurse capability
Rehab facility assessments on all patients
IV therapy
Medication administration.
Registered Nurse
GI Alliance
05.2022 - 02.2023
Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality
Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaints, vital signs, and health risk factors, and assesses disease condition
Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations
Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response
Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns
Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions
Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices
Maintains/reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information
Posts tests and examination results
Responds to/refers to incoming patient treatment-related phone calls
Maintains patient confidentiality
Responsible for administering Intravenous medications
Coordinate and execute treatment plans for patients
Schedule follow-up appointments
Other duties as directed or assigned
IV therapy
Administering INF and biological drug infusions
Taught patients how to administer injections
Prior authorizations and ICD- 10 coding.
Registered Nurse
Klap 6
10.2021 - 02.2022
Perform charge nurse duties on weekends/ communication with staff (CNO, Doctor, NP, CNA, sanitation, registration, Pharmacy, etc.…)
Follow PPE protocol/current guidelines, regulations, and best practices with COVID-19 patients.
Assign Staff to the infusion station and observation area.
Assess patients who arrive for infusion/initial evaluation/review consent for infusion with patients.
Administer monoclonal antibody infusion to patients/monitor patients.
Discharge patient after infusion with appropriate instructions per the CDC regulations
Administering monoclonal antibody infusions
IV therapy.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Parish of Ascension
03.2020 - 07.2021
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, conduct interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care, and catheter insertion
Blood draws, EKGs
Suture, staple removals
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
Triage and treatment.
Registered Nurse
Ammon Medical Staffing
03.2020 - 08.2020
Temp to hire staff nurses
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, conduct interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care, and catheter insertion
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR (REGISTERED NURSE)
Baton Rouge Community College
08.2012 - 02.2017
Instructing students in fast-tracked a medical assistant pilot program
Implementing innovative teaching plans collaborating closely with the executive director and coordinator associated with the healthcare system
Managing a three-member team
Established objectives for all lessons, modules, and projects
Developed guides and course materials focused on reinforcing lecture information and helping students learn
Lectured full classrooms of adult students on various self-improvement subjects
Assessed students' grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops
Managed and organized class records and reports
Evaluated student progress in learning course material by using tests and quizzes
Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration, and work time
Updated student records with class absence and grade information
Teaching ICD-10 coding and DRG usage to medical assistants.
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Staffing
04.2017 - Current
Travel assignments in Level 2 trauma hospitals
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, conduct interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound, and ostomy care, and catheter insertion
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
Administering Covid-19 vaccine
Med-surgical, telemetry patients
Worked in school-based clinics grades K-8
Clinic administering vaccines
Correctional Nurse
Behavioral Health.
Registered Nurse/ Case Manager
Pinnacle Home Health
01.2017 - 06.2017
Asked open-ended questions and delivered a high level of attention to assessing patients' conditions reliably
Home visits to the residences of patients to deliver exceptional quality nursing care
Ensured that physicians were kept in the loop and notified of all changes in patients' conditions
Provided home health aide care providers with training, guidance, support, and supervision to achieve objectives
Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking, and medication assistance
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers' incomprehensible terminology
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
Home visits Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
Case management
Discharge planning
Educating pt's on Injections usage.
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake
02.2017 - 09.2020
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
Managing the care of patients with Pulmonary embolisms, CHF, any cardiac arrhythmia, and any respiratory illnesses (COPD, resp distress/failure)
Med-Surg patients
Telemetry patients
Level 2 trauma hospital
Interpreting EKG strips.
College Director
Virginia College-Baton Rouge
08.2012 - 02.2017
Managed over 200 or more students preparing for certification in a medical assistant program
Evaluated and supervised educators to assess performance and offer support
Authored reports outlining program accomplishments, statistics, and performance data
Developed and managed budgets for academic and student affairs
Teaching various courses for medical assistants and medical office administration students
Taught EKG, IV therapy venipuncture
Taught How to manage as an office manager
Did quarterly reports for accreditation requirements
Instructor teaching office procedures and Teaching ICD-10 coding and DRG usage to medical assistants/ Medical office administration.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
12.2024
Master of Science - Family Medicine
RKM Jackson Medical Complex
Jackson, LA
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY TEXAS ARLINGTON
Arlington, Texas
12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2016
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana Technical College -T.H. Harris
Opelousas, LA
02.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Carencro High School
Lafayette, LA
05.1995
Skills
Microsoft proficient
EKG
Phlebotomy
CPR instructor
BLS certified
IV therapy certified
Train The Trainer
RN charge trained
Management skills
Canvas proficient
Electronic charting
Patient Monitoring
Maintaining feeding pumps
Care planning
SBAR communication
Case management
Compact nursing License
Epic EHR Management
IV drug therapy management
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration expert
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Cerner
Staff Development and Precepting
Meditech competency
Performing bladder scans
Colostomy care familiarity
Gastrostomy tube care
McKesson
Prior authorization
ICD-10 coding
Medication Administration
EMR / EHR
Vaccine administration
Maintaining privacy
Intake and discharge
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Complex Problem-Solving
Performing EKGs
EMR Systems
Team Coordination
Lab result interpretation
Patient Discharge
Precepting
Tracheostomy Care
Medication Distribution
Nursing staff leadership
Collecting vitals
Taking vitals
Accomplishments
Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
Compact nursing License
Microsoft proficient
CPR instructor
ACLS instructor
ACLS certified
BLS certified
IV therapy certified
Train the Trainer
ANCC- cardiac certified
MAC-Train the trainer (medication administration)
Affiliations
LANP
Activities
I volunteer weekly at Church in the medical ministry, staying current with skills and teaching CPR classes periodically throughout the month.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Accord Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
GI Alliance
05.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Klap 6
10.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Parish of Ascension
03.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Ammon Medical Staffing
03.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Staffing
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake
02.2017 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse/ Case Manager
Pinnacle Home Health
01.2017 - 06.2017
LEAD INSTRUCTOR (REGISTERED NURSE)
Baton Rouge Community College
08.2012 - 02.2017
College Director
Virginia College-Baton Rouge
08.2012 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Nicholls State University
Master of Science - Family Medicine
RKM Jackson Medical Complex
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY TEXAS ARLINGTON
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana Technical College -T.H. Harris
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Carencro High School
Compact nursing License
Microsoft proficient
CPR instructor
ACLS instructor
ACLS certified
BLS certified
IV therapy certified
Train the Trainer
ANCC- cardiac certified
MAC-Train the trainer (medication administration)
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