
Cardiac and vascular experience with 10 years and critical care experience with 17 years. Served as House Supervisor for 15 years at Gordon Hospital, overseeing daily operations and clinical escalation. Completed 10 years of travel assignments with MedEx Staffing and 2 years with PHP/Bridge Staffing. Experienced Registered Nurse with 15+ years in ICU, cardiac, and house supervisor roles, known for medication administration, computerized charting, and steady leadership in high-acuity care. Strong communication, team building, and supervision skills support safe, patient-focused outcomes.
Supported covid patients during last few months with staffing shortages, high census, and high acuity needs.
Recorded patient medical histories, vital signs, and test results in medical records.
Monitored post-op vital signs, set up PCA and IV fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and oriented patients to unit.
Cared for patients with strokes, head injuries, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
Provided patient teaching on detox, withdrawal medications, addiction recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
Gave behavioral and emotional support and supervision for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic conditions, including COPD and asthma.
Assessed patients in active withdrawal and delivered interventions to ease physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Used sound ethical judgment and independent decision-making in line with medical protocols.
Took active part in unit-based quality assurance program.
Completed all duties with patient-centered focus and sought process and treatment improvements.
Implemented new floor assignments based on staffing needs.
Reached departmental goals and objectives by introducing new processes and standards for inpatient care.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Documented nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care accurately.
Worked with registered nurses to support overall patient well-being.
Coordinated with physicians and registered nurses to develop patient care plans.
Managed team of medical support staff.
Supported patient care in Hutcheson Medical ICU, Cardiac Stepdown, Hamilton Medical MICU, and SICU, plus PRN assignments in nursing home and long-term acute care at Quintin affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center.
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Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
I started out as a tech on Cardiovascular floor, and then a Registered Nurse, I transferred to ICU in 2008, I then later changed jobs to Gordon ICU in 2009 when my mom had a stroke to be closer to home. I was recognized at Redmond many times for outstanding patient satisfaction.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.