DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Tuscaloosa,AL
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
I am a Registered Nurse with eight years of experience in acute care settings. For the past four years, I have served as a Team Leader on the 6 North Cardiac Telemetry unit, where I have developed strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills. Since August 10, 2026, I have also served as the interim manager of 6 North, further expanding my experience in team leadership, unit operations, staff compliance, and staff support. I am a collaborative and adaptable team member who is committed to promoting safe high-quality patient care, a positive work environment, and empowering team members.
Work History
Interim Manager
2 Months
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit | 08.2026 - Current
Developing, implementing, and evaluating the care provided on 6 North that is consistent with the mission of DCH
Maintaining patient and employee satisfaction
Ensuring all employees consistently meet performance compliance
Being available to staff and their needs
Approving Payroll and guaranteeing accuracy
Recruiting and hiring new employee
Nursing Team Leader
3 Years 9 Months
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit | 11.2022 - 08.2026
Assigns/ does staffing for nurses, patient care assistants, unit secretary
Ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
Supports staff in patient care while meeting the daily goals of the unit
Maintains patient care consistent with the mission, value, and operating principles of the department of nursing and the hospital
Scheduling changes and updates
Completes required unit Tracers
Provides mentorship and guidance to new employees and externs, ensuring that they have the resources, support, and knowledge necessary for success
Registered Nurse
4 Years 6 Months
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit | 05.2018 - 11.2022
Provides and coordinates direct safe patient care
Administers treatments and medications
Monitors vital signs, pain levels, and symptoms
Performs head to toe patient assessments
Educates patients and family members on managing health conditions
Collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure safe patient care
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years 9 Months
Forest Manor Nursing Home | 08.2015 - 05.2018
Provides direct safe care to the residents
Administers medications and treatments
Assesses vital signs, pain levels, and overall condition
Reports any abnormal findings to registered nurse, charge nurse, and physician
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 2 Months
Emergicare | 06.2014 - 08.2015
Provides direct safe patient care
Administers medications and treatments
Assess vital signs, pain levels, and overall condition
Starts IVs
Draws lab work
Performs EKGs and Drug Screens
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 Years 5 Months
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit | 12.2009 - 05.2014
Provides direct safe patient care
Administers medications and treatments
Assesses vital signs, pain levels, and over condition
Reports any abnormal findings to registered nurse, charge nurse, and physician
Starts IVs
Patient Care Assistant
1 Year 8 Months
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit | 04.2008 - 12.2009
Assist patients with bathing, feeding, toileting, and mobility support while maintaining dignity and comfort
Obtains vital signs, blood glucose, and intake-output
Performs ambulation and transferring
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Captsone College of Nursing, The Univeristy of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 05-2013
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 08-2009
High School Diploma
Gordo High School | Gordo, AL | 05-2006
Skills
High-level leadership capabilities
Nursing Team Leader/Charge Nurse experience
Time management and prioritization
Charting and documentation
EKG interpretation
Telemetry equipment management
Problem- solving abilities
Empowering others
Showing empathy/building trust
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Interim Manager
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Nursing Team Leader
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit
11.2022 - 08.2026Read More
Registered Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit
05.2018 - 11.2022Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Forest Manor Nursing Home
08.2015 - 05.2018Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emergicare
06.2014 - 08.2015Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit
12.2009 - 05.2014Read More
Patient Care Assistant
DCH Regional Medical Center | 6 North Cardiac Telemetry Unit
04.2008 - 12.2009Read More
Captsone College of Nursing, The Univeristy of Alabama
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Shelton State Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Shelton State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate from Nursing
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Gordo High School
High School Diploma
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Licensure/Certifications
Licensed Registered Nurse in state of Alabama, December 2017-Present