Healthcare professional with a background in nursing supervision and Med-Surg/ICU patient care management. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and a strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in electronic medical records, patient education, and crisis management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Four Seasons Living Center
07.2023 - Current
Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding resident care issues or operational challenges within the entire building, effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Responded to all building codes and coordinated care with interdisciplinary team members, i.e., sending residents to the hospital, inputting orders, and administering interventions.
Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among residents.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore the safety and security of residents and staff.
Performed wound care and dressing changes and administered IM injections to residents.
Assisted DON with new admissions, state reports, resident complaints, documentation, chart audits, and floor coverage during call-outs.
RN Floor Nurse
Western Missouri Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self-management.
Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Established a compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Managed ventilator cases, employing advanced skills in airway management and monitoring techniques.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to ICU/ED or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
Managed caseload of up to 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Student Nurse
Bothwell
08.2019 - Current
Initiated, monitored, and maintained catheters and IVs with no reported errors or complaints.
Cared directly for patients in Med Surg, ICU, Labor and Delivery, and PACU units by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs, assisting with hygiene needs, performing assessments and vital measurements.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, document patient care and patient status.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications and monitored and documented responses and any adverse effects.
Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities for learning new skills.
Maintained therapeutic communication with all encountered patients and received no patient complaints.
Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient with no reported injuries.
Retail Sales Associate
Nordstrom
12.2018 - 03.2019
Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Managed cash register operations using POS system, including processing sales and returns.
Adhered to all company initiatives and achieved established goals for each.
Top sales in my department and top 5th salesperson storewide.
Secretary
SMH Law
09.2013 - 09.2018
Coordinated communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
Performed office related support tasks and clerical functions, including digital filing, sorting paperwork, preparing files for court, and relaying information from attorney to client and from client to attorney.
Provided clerical support to 15 company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.