I am a highly driven person who is ready to use my background and skills to provide proper and positive service to any position I may obtain.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Nursing Home
05.2024 - Current
Performed patient safety duties
Provide medications in the correct dosage to 30 patients daily
Provide health assessments
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Register Nurse- Cardiac Diagnostics
Pikeville Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2024
Performed tilt table tests and chemical and exercise stress tests
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses to at least 20 patients per day.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
License Practical Nurse
Williamson Health and Wellness
07.2019 - 04.2021
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records to at least 25 patients per day.
License Practical Nurse
Logan Mingo Area Mental Health
02.2019 - 07.2019
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from at least 30 outpatients per day.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Nursing Supervisor
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center
10.2015 - 12.2018
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
Interviewed, hired, instructed, managed, and mentored over 15 employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center
10.2013 - 10.2015
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients for over 200 patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center
02.2004 - 08.2007
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes for over 200 patients.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02-2026
Master of Science - ASN to BSN
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024
Registered Nursing Degree - ASN
Galen College of Nursing
Hazard, KY
01.2021
Nursing degree - LPN
Delbarton Vocational School
Delbarton, WV
01.2003
General Education classes - General Studies
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Williamson, W
01.2002
General Education Development - GED
Delbarton Extended Learning Center
Delbarton, WV
01.2000
Skills
Adaptable
Determined
Responsible
Trustworthy
Leadership
Communication Skills
Planning/ Organizational Skills
Self-Motivated
Reliable
Diabetes management
IV management
Medical assessment
Lab result interpretation
Vaccine administration
Nursing staff leadership
Infectious disease control
Culturally-sensitive care
Discharge coordination
Health screening
Chart updating
Healthcare billing
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
G-tube care
Professional bedside manner
Case management
Family advocacy
Medication and IV administration
Inpatient and outpatient care
BAC screening/drug screen collection
Sterilization techniques mastery
Intravenous therapy
Health and wellness expertise
Research proficiency
Family education
Intake and discharge
Family and patient support
Follow-up calls
Licensed RN
Indirect patient care
Patient care
Well visit procedures
Patient monitoring
Clinical information system management
Policy compliance
Patient assessment
EMR / EHR
Patient evaluation
Managing deadlines
Preventive health
Immunization skills
Disease management programs
Psychiatric and mental health care
Taking vitals
Epic EHR management
Diabetes and nutrition education
Medical records management
Setting up referrals
Direct patient care
Community advocate
Addiction specialist
Strong clinical judgment
Maintaining privacy
Accomplishments
Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
CPS - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation through American Red Cross
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trinity Nursing Home
05.2024 - Current
Register Nurse- Cardiac Diagnostics
Pikeville Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2024
License Practical Nurse
Williamson Health and Wellness
07.2019 - 04.2021
License Practical Nurse
Logan Mingo Area Mental Health
02.2019 - 07.2019
Nursing Supervisor
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center
10.2015 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center
10.2013 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Williamson Comprehensive Treatment Center
02.2004 - 08.2007
Registered Nursing Degree - ASN
Galen College of Nursing
Nursing degree - LPN
Delbarton Vocational School
General Education Development - GED
Delbarton Extended Learning Center
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Master of Science - ASN to BSN
Capella University
General Education classes - General Studies
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College