Patient-centered Registered Nurse with progressive care, pre-op, and PACU experience, supported by health informatics training. Brings strong EPIC and Rover documentation accuracy, workflow analysis, and patient education skills to improve safety, transitions, and care coordination. Also contributes as a preceptor for new nurses and students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care
Lee Memorial Cape Coral Hospital
Cape Coral, FL
03.2025 - Current
Manage preoperative medications, start and maintain IV lines, monitor vital signs, and ensure patients are properly prepared according to surgical and anesthesia protocols
Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, review medical histories, verify consent forms, and prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgical procedures
Assessed patient readiness for surgery and monitored vital signs to support optimal recovery in preoperative and postoperative care.
Provide continuous monitoring and nursing care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, assessing the medical situation of patients and their recovery from anesthesia
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe patient transitions before surgery and during postoperative recovery.
Educated patients and families on preoperative instructions, postoperative care plans, and discharge guidelines, facilitating seamless transitions and optimal recovery.
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care
Lee Memorial Cape Coral Hospital
Cape Coral, FL
03.2020 - 02.2025
Administered interventions and medications as prescribed by the medical team in a timely manner and monitored patient progress
Utilized pathophysiology knowledge to assess patient conditions, interpret vital signs and cardiac rhythms, and identify underlying causes to inform timely interventions and patient education.
Applied pharmacology knowledge to administer prescribed medications and measure patient responses.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on current condition, treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge responsibilities
Managed patient documentation and updates in EPIC and Rover, ensuring accuracy and timeliness to support high-quality medical care.
Served as a preceptor, providing hands-on training and mentorship to new nurses and nursing students in patient care, clinical workflows, safety practices, and accurate documentation.
Registered Nurse - Broward County Public School District
Medical Staffing Network
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2019 - 03.2020
Supervised health support services across 5 public schools in Broward County, ensuring quality care and compliance with health protocols.
Resolved medication and health service queries from students, parents, and staff in school and camp settings, facilitating effective communication and adherence to protocols.
Utilized clinical assessment tools to evaluate and appropriately treat ill students and administered medication for chronic cases
Conducted daily chart audits and documented all cases of treatment activities for ill students, ensuring accurate records and adherence to care standards.
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Resource
Sanford Medical Center
Fargo, ND
05.2017 - 12.2018
Delivered expert-level care to diverse patient population, overseeing assessment, intervention planning, treatment, and evaluations to ensure comprehensive support
Utilized patient care systems to conduct a keen assessment on the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of care and contribute sound clinical interpretation to develop or modify the plan of care
Ensured all patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and education, strictly adhered to healthcare regulations to maintain compliance and deliver safe, high-quality treatment.
Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-operative care instructions, enhancing understanding and promoting adherence for optimal recovery
Registered Nurse - Er, Acute, Extended, and Long-Term Care
Tioga Medical Center
Tioga, ND
01.2016 - 05.2017
Delivered quality patient care services to diverse populations by overseeing admission and triaging based on acuity and providing ongoing assessments to evaluate patients' conditions
Assessed patients quickly with multidisciplinary teams, delivering appropriate treatment based on collaboration with physicians.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to communicate patient status updates, ensuring coordinated and high-quality medical care.
Documented and compiled reports on patient status and delegated responsibilities to communicate updates for optimal outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL
04-2012
Skills
Patient management system
Patient education
EPIC
Cerner
MEDITECH
Microsoft Office Suite
MS Visio
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Health Care Data Analytics
Health Informatics
Health Information Applications & Systems
Database Design & SQL
Information Systems Design & Implementation
Protection of Health Information
Legal & Ethics Issues in Health Information
Leadership & Management in Health Care
Clinical Terminologies, Vocabularies & Information Organizational Development & Management
Project Management of Health Information Systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care
Lee Memorial Cape Coral Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care
Lee Memorial Cape Coral Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse - Broward County Public School District
Medical Staffing Network
03.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Resource
Sanford Medical Center
05.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse - Er, Acute, Extended, and Long-Term Care
Preoperative & Post-Anesthesia Care/Registered Nurse at UM UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTERPreoperative & Post-Anesthesia Care/Registered Nurse at UM UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER
Preoperative & Post-Anesthesia Care/Registered Nurse at UM UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTERPreoperative & Post-Anesthesia Care/Registered Nurse at UM UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER
Pre-Admissions Testing/Preoperative/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit/ Phase II Recovery Nurse at HealthTrust Workforce SolutionsPre-Admissions Testing/Preoperative/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit/ Phase II Recovery Nurse at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions