Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional, adept in emergency care and patient triage, showcasing a profound ability to manage high acuity patients with compassion and efficiency. Excelled in a dynamic environment, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skills, directly contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Emergency Room
Chattanooga, TN
02.2014 - Current
Work with a wide range of patient populations including trauma, orthopedic injuries, pain management, stroke/brain aneurysm, trauma/traumatic brain injuries, sepsis/septic shock, GI Bleeds, renal/liver failure, myocardial infarction, COPD, respiratory failure, post-surgical patients requiring ICU level care.
Cared for high acuity patients in a very busy ED, concurrently treating up to 13 patients. Assisted MD with bedside procedures such as intubations, abdominal wash-outs, ventriculostomy and ICP bolt placement, and placement of catheters such as swanz-ganz, central lines, arterial lines, and dialysis catheters.
Assisted with titration of vasoactive drugs to maintain hemodynamic stability. Monitored patients undergoing the induced-hypothermia protocol.
Triaged patients, collaborating with the Pharmacy and Laboratory to ensure medications and labs are ordered timely.
Collaborated with Physicians to determine care plans, involving social workers if any misconduct is found.
Regional/Branch Manager
Productiv Workforce Management, Inc
Cleveland, TN
12.2008 - 01.2014
Perform a wide range of management and office support activities for regional accounts to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization
Strategic & Tactical Planning New Business Development
Sales & Marketing Team Building & Leadership
P&L / Financial Reporting Human Resources Management
Program Development Contract Negotiations
Client / Vendor Relations High-end Technical Training
Policy/Procedure Formulation Public Relation & Speaking
Office Manager
Porini NedGraphics, Inc
Chattanooga, TN
11.2003 - 10.2008
Responsible for the organization and coordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Allocation of resources to enable task performance Coordinate office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency.
Evaluate and manage staff performance.
Organize orientation and training of new staff members.
Ensure security and confidentiality of data.
Site Manager
TVA, ADECCO/TAD Technical Services, Inc.
CHATTANOOGA, TN
03.1998 - 10.2003
Develop and execute recruiting plans, contracts and negotiations.
Responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization/local branch.
Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups and employees.
Coordinate and implement college recruiting initiatives.
Administrative duties and record-keeping.
Build networks to find qualified passive candidates.
Communicate with managers and employees regularly to establish rapport, gauge morale, and source new candidate leads.
Payroll and Perform other special projects as assigned.