Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Served as an advocate for patient rights by addressing concerns regarding their care or treatment plan promptly.
Supported the development of evidence-based policies and procedures through active participation in nursing committees.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Gig floor nurse
Mercy Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Floated to various floors within scope, including medsurg and stepdown nursing.
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Registered Nurse
Staffdna
09.2023 - 07.2024
Executed nursing assignments on med-surg and oncology floors, focusing on medication delivery and patient evaluations.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
OU Medicine hospital
02.2020 - 11.2023
Served as charge nurse on oncology floor, overseeing BMT stepdown unit.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Good Shepherd Hospice- Norman
07.2016 - 03.2022
Led a multidisciplinary team of 4 nurses, 4 HHAs, 2 chaplains, and 2 social workers in providing comprehensive end-of-life care.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Shepherd Hospice- OKC
07.2014 - 07.2016
Oncall field nurse providing emergency care to patient in distress during the nights and weekends
Licensed Practical Nurse
Faith Hospice- Ardmore/OKC
08.2009 - 07.2014
Day field nurse providing care to a patient case load on a daily basis with terminal illness
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Memorial Hospital- Ardmore
05.2009 - 05.2010
Medsurg/peds
CNA
Mercy Memorial Hospital- Ardmore
08.2007 - 05.2009
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2016
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Southern OK Technology Center
05.2009
Skills
Hospice nursing is the level I am most skilled in, I have done medsurg, renal and pediatrics as an LPN I am wanting to further my skill levels, I pride myself in being a very fast learner and a natural leader Have worked with Epic in the hospital setting and currently using hummingbird in the hospice setting