Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Currently working in an outpatient surgery center that consists of orthopedic and GI cases. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude in fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PAT/Perioperative/PACU
Florida Orthopedic Institute
10.2022 - Current
Obtain patient medical history and health assessment, notify physician of any concerns and schedule for procedure.
Educate patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
Evaluate patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Perioperative/PACU
Lake Granbury Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Manage care from admission to discharge in a fast-paced clinical atmosphere of outpatient/in patient status at the main hospital, ambulatory surgery center and pain clinic.
Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients and determine next course of action.
Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Granbury Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
Managed caseload of up to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care on a 24-bed unit.
Participated with orientation and training of new staff members and nursing students.
Collaborated with health care team members to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Patient Care Technician
Lake Granbury Medial Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Personal Trainer
Anytime Fitness
06.2014 - 12.2020
Designed and guided clients through personalized programs modified to their fitness level and medical considerations.
Maintained client safety and exercise diligence from one person to a group of five.
Administered fitness assessments which include health history, body fat measurements, blood pressure and a treadmill endurance test.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Ranger College
Brownwood, TX
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
12.2014
Skills
Patient education
Emotional support
Initiate IVs
Assisting with blocks
Moderate sedation
Airway Management
Pain Management
Emergency Interventions
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner 2022
Completion of Med/Surg Residency in 2021
Certification
American Heart Association BLS exp 02/25
American Heart Association ACLS exp 04/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PAT/Perioperative/PACU
Florida Orthopedic Institute
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Perioperative/PACU
Lake Granbury Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Granbury Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
Lake Granbury Medial Center
08.2020 - 05.2021
Personal Trainer
Anytime Fitness
06.2014 - 12.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Ranger College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Tarleton State University
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