Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with over 11 years of extensive clinical experience, including multi-state travel nursing, specialized nephrology, therapeutic apheresis, and acute care medical-surgical nursing. Proven leadership as a Charge Nurse in high-volume, multi-bed hospital units and outpatient chronic facilities, effectively managing teams and enhancing patient care. Expertise in operating complex dialysis equipment, water purification systems, and advanced apheresis technology across various clinical environments, particularly within ICU settings for critically ill patients. Currently pursuing an MSN in nursing leadership, management, and administration to further enhance skills and contribute to healthcare excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Dialysis Nurse / Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care (Providing Clinical Expertise/Adaptability Acute/Chronic Settings)
2017.01 - Current
ICU & Acute Care Specialization: Provide expert, high-acuity nursing care within Intensive Care Units (ICU), managing critically ill patients requiring complex renal replacement therapies and strict hemodynamic monitoring.
Led clinical adaptability initiatives across multi-state hospital systems, LTAC centers, and rehabilitation hospitals to enhance patient care delivery. Oversaw high-acuity assignments to ensure seamless integration within inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient facilities. Championed adaptability in clinical operations across diverse healthcare environments.
Assisted healthcare teams at Memorial Health in Savannah with patient care support across various departments. Supported operations at St. Joseph's & Candler Hospital Systems in Savannah by coordinating patient services. Contributed to the management of outpatient chronic facilities in downtown Atlanta through effective collaboration.
South Carolina: Prisma Health, MUSC (Columbia), Lexington Medical Center, Hilton Head Hospital System, and Encompass Health (Savannah, Ga)
New Jersey: Holy Name Hospital Acute/Chronic/Home Therapies
North Carolina: Acute assignments in Fayetteville, NC
Equipment Mastery: Deliver seamless patient care utilizing an extensive range of specialized equipment, including Fresenius 2008T (T-machines), the NxStage machine for acute therapies, Spectra Optia for therapeutic apheresis, and Liberty cycler for peritoneal dialysis.
Water Room & Bio-Medical Safety: Oversee water treatment infrastructure in outpatient chronic facilities; execute complex daily quality checks on portable RO units and Aqua A/B systems to ensure strict compliance with AAMI standards.
Charge Nurse Leadership: Step into leadership and Charge Nurse roles across various travel assignments to coordinate floor workflows, supervise clinical staff, and ensure absolute clinic safety.
Informatics Proficiency: Seamlessly adapt to facility-specific charting workflows, utilizing Epic, Cerner, Soarian, and Meditech Expanse to ensure precise, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous documentation and audit-readiness across varying regional health systems in alignment with CMS and DNV criteria.
Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
2015.01 - 2017.01
Unit Leadership: Served as Charge Nurse for a high-acuity, 29-bed medical-surgical unit, directing shift operations, managing staff assignments, and ensuring optimal workflow.
Apheresis Experience: Maintained fundamental clinical familiarity with therapeutic apheresis procedures, managing patient clinical status, venous access, and monitoring for adverse events during component separation therapies.
Acute Clinical Care: Provided comprehensive nursing care to acute medical-surgical patients, closely monitoring clinical changes, administering medications, and collaborating with physicians on care plans.
Team Mentorship: Mentored floor nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and incoming staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Leadership, Administration, Management
Water Treatment & Quality Control: Portable RO systems, WRO units, Aqua B high-purity water purification systems, AAMI water testing, and water room logs