Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
RN ICU
Mon General Hospital
Morgantown, WV
06.2021 - 02.2024
Computer Literate
Charge Nurse
Preceptor
Cardiac drips
CRRT and Glucometer Super User
Care planning
DC planning
IV administration
Phlebotomy proficient
Flu shot administrator
Pacemaker proficient
Patient Care
Care of patient pre and post op
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of infection control
Time management skills
Rapid response and code team
Ability to work with a team
ACLS and BLS certified
NIHSS certified
Critical thinking
Arterial line and ventilator proficient
Developed a binder with all the forms needed to DC a patient via EMTALA with instruction form
Wound care proficient
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
Anmoore WV, WV
04.2018 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse
Preceptor
Team leader
Patient care
Wound care proficient
Excellent communication skills
Critical thinking
IV and medication administration
Glucometer Super User
Phlebotomy proficient
Admissions and DC planning
Care of post op and post CABG patients
ACLS and BLS certified
Time management skills
Nursing care planning and assessments
Patient and family teaching
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
RN Case Manager
Fairmont General Hospital
Fairmont, WV
09.2017 - 04.2018
Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Coordinated home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment, reducing patient wait time.
Preceptor
Interqual and Milliman proficient
ICD-10 knowledge
Computer literate
Critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with a team or independently
MDS Coordinator
Salem Americare
Salem, WV
02.2017 - 02.2018
Managed Medicare and Medicaid case-mix to provide appropriate reimbursement for services using RUG categories, care plans, health status, and procedures.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to services.
Compiled data to enter necessary information into appropriate databases.
Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
Helped develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plans.
Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
Computer literate
Critical thinking
Time management skills
RN Case Manager
WVU Hospital
Morgantown, WV
12.2015 - 02.2017
Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Coordinated home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment, reducing patient wait time.
ICD-10 knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Works well in a team or independently
Computer literate
Critical thinking
RN ICU/CCU/PACU/OR/Cath Lab Registered Nurse
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport, WV
09.1996 - 12.2015
Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
IV and medication administration
Preceptor
Charge Nurse
Care of pre and post op patients
Care of cath lab patients
Ventilator, arterial line, Swan-Ganz catheters, glucometer, pacemaker, and CRRT proficient.
CRRT, glucometer, pacemaker, IV pumps, and PCA pump Super User
Phlebotomy proficient
Wound care proficient
On QA team regarding monitoring glucose more regularly and immediate set up of PCA post op in PACU.
Developed a report sheet to be passed between shifts along with bedside report.
IV conscious sedation
Rapid response and code team
Patient and family education
Care planning
LPN to RN
VA Hospital
Clarksburg, WV
12.1991 - 09.1996
LPN Medical-Surgical Unit - 12/1991 to 01/1995
BLS certified
Patient care
Wound care proficient
Care planning
IV and medication administration
Phlebotomy skills
Patient and family teaching
Glucometer proficient
Time management skills
RN Post Op Surgical Unit and ICU - 01-1995 to 09/1996
ACLS and BLS certified
Preceptor
Charge Nurse
Wound care proficient
Glucometer proficient
Phlebotomy skills
Critical thinking
Time management skills
Excellent communication skills
Ventilator and arterial line knowledge
Patient care
Ability to work well in a team or independently
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Foley catheter insertion
LPN Charge Nurse
Meadowview Manor Nursing Home
Bridgeport, WV
08.1991 - 12.1991
Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Infection Preventionist and Employee Health Nurse at Vibra Hospital & Select Specialty HospitalInfection Preventionist and Employee Health Nurse at Vibra Hospital & Select Specialty Hospital