I am incredibly blessed to be a nurse of 20+ years in acute care. I excel in direct patient care and caring conversation. I am self assured, friendly, positively upbeat and hardworking.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Board certified in cardiac nursing
Work History
Registered nurse
Stratham, Amblatory surgical center
Stratham, NH
02.2022 - Current
Pre-operative Comprehensive health history and physical assessment
Acute care of the post operative surgical patient
Clinical expert in the Placement of IV 's and phlebotomy
Assist physicians with preoperative patient procedures
Administer iv and po medications according to policy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary team members
Great teamwork mentality and a friendly, positive attitude
Work independently and self motivated
Pre operative record and patient telephone screening
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the ambulatory care
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes
Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families
Vascular access team member
Exeter hospital
Exeter
06.2018 - 11.2020
Executed proper care and maintenance of central and peripheral lines
Placed peripheral IVs with or without ultrasound upon request
Inserted midlines and peripherally inserted central catheters (picc) lines using ultrasound and ECG conformation
Provided vascular consults to determine best vascular access
Obtaining a patient history and the development of a vascular access care plans
Conducted device audits according to organizational criteria and generated reports for leadership
Provided care and maintenance and education to staff, patients and families
Registered nurse
Exeter hospital
Exeter
01.2000 - 11.2020
Clinical expert in the monitoring of telemetry
Implemented various treatment and care interventions in acute and chronic cardiac/ Med surgical patients
Palliative care and comfort
Performed IV placement skills throughout the hospital for complex IV placement patients for clinical leaders ; In addition to managing patient assignment on the acute care unit
Admission/discharge of complicated patients
Member of improvement processes committees
Educating staff and providing annual competencies
Charge nurse and clinical leader role for 15+ years
Education
Associates of science -
Rivière College, Nashua
05.2000
Skills
Motivated Attitude
Honesty and Integrity
Excellent Work Ethic
Teamwork Skills
Work independently and self motivated
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Multitasker
IV placement
Patient education
Critical thinking
Electronic medical record
Medication administration
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 01/31/27
Basic Life Support, 01/01/27
Cardiac Nurse Certification 11/25/2018
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 09/28/2024
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered nurse - Stratham, Amblatory surgical center
Charge Nurse at Surgery Surgical Care Affiliates/Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery CenterCharge Nurse at Surgery Surgical Care Affiliates/Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery Center