Experienced nurse skilled in managing emergent cases and educating patients and families. Leadership role includes supervising staff and auditing patient records, ensuring high standards in patient care and documentation accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
02.2025 - Current
Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and best practices in patient care.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Staff Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
07.2023 - 02.2025
1:4-6 nurse /patient ratio
Monitored patient vital signs to identify and communicate changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments to ensure optimal patient care and recovery.
Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens, and pain management strategies to enhance understanding and compliance.
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
St. Vincent Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
01.2023 - 06.2023
Floated to various units on travel assignment, delivering compassionate nursing care tailored to diverse patient needs.
Collaborated with LPN/RN team to effectively coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care.
Relief Charge Nurse
Educated families on patient conditions, providing essential support and resources for informed decision-making.
1:5-6 nurse /patient ratio
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
10.2022 - 01.2023
Provided compassionate nursing care while floating to various units during PCU trauma travel assignment, ensuring continuity of care.
Delivered patient care in a cohort setting as an LPN/RN.
Assess patient conditions and administer medication
Educated families on patient conditions and offered support to enhance understanding and coping strategies.
1:5-6 nurse /patient ratio
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
UNC Pardee
Hendersonville, NC
07.2022 - 09.2022
Administered intravenous medication drips, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to treatment protocols.
Floated to various units during PCU travel assignment, delivering compassionate nursing care tailored to patient needs.
Educated families on patient conditions, offering crucial support to enhance understanding and care.
1:5-6 nurse /patient ratio
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
Landmark Hospital
Athens, GA
03.2022 - 06.2022
Delivered compassionate nursing care during LTAC travel assignment, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
Monitored telemetry readings, ensuring prompt interventions for patient safety and stability.
Executed wound and trach care, supporting optimal healing and respiratory function.
1:4 nurse /patient ratio
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
Banner Boswell Medical Center
SunCity, AZ
09.2021 - 03.2022
Provided compassionate nursing care across various units during Covid-19 crisis travel assignment.
Assess patient conditions and administer medication
Educated families on patient conditions and offered emotional support to enhance patient care experience.
Managed 1:6 nurse/patient ratio to ensure individualized attention and quality care.
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
Houston Methodist Medical Center
Houston, TX
04.2021 - 07.2021
Delivered compassionate, quality care for surgical patients during orthopedic travel assignment.
Assess patient conditions and administer medication
Educated families on patient conditions and provided essential support.
1:5 nurse /patient ratio
Travel Medical-Surgical Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
12.2020 - 02.2021
Provided compassionate nursing care during Covid-19 crisis travel assignment across various units.
Assess patient conditions and administer medication
Educated families on patient conditions and offered essential support.
Expanded nursing knowledge through training on new procedures and treatment protocols.
Travel Acute Dialysis Nurse
St. Elizabeth
Edgewood, KY
10.2020 - 11.2020
Oversaw 1:2 nurse/patient ratio, facilitating personalized care and enhancing patient outcomes.
Managed care in 10-bed dialysis unit, optimizing patient flow and resource allocation.
Delivered inpatient hemodialysis in dialysis unit and ICU, ensuring patient stability and care continuity. I floated to St. Elizabeth in Florence, KY.
Travel Acute Dialysis Nurse
Banner University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2020 - 09.2020
Covid-19 crisis travel assignment in Phoenix, AZ for six weeks. Level 1 trauma facility where I provided hemodialysis care to patients
Managed 17-bed dialysis unit efficiently.
Maintained a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio for effective care.
Travel Acute Dialysis Nurse
DCI INC
Phoebe, AL
02.2020 - 06.2020
Executed travel assignment in Albany, GA during Covid-19 crisis, providing hemodialysis and CRRT therapy across Phoebe North and Phoebe Sumter.
Oversaw 11-bed dialysis unit, delivering high-quality patient care while coordinating efficient workflow.
Maintained 1:2 nurse/patient ratio to optimize patient monitoring and support.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Davita INC.
Princeton, Birmingham
02.2019 - 02.2020
Administered peritoneal, hemodialysis, apheresis, and continuous renal replacement therapy
Managed operations of 8-bed dialysis unit to ensure efficient patient treatments.
Maintained 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio to optimize care quality.
Delivered on-call support two days a week for timely patient emergency response.
Chronic Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Birmingham, AL
07.2018 - 02.2020
Oversaw operations of 24-chair dialysis unit to ensure effective patient care and safety.
Maintained 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio to provide focused attention and support for patients.
Assessed patient conditions and monitored behaviors to update supervising physicians and administer appropriate medication.
Trauma/Vascular
Baptist Health System
Montgomery, AL
06.2012 - 06.2018
Administered medications and documented patient conditions to support effective treatment. Assisted physicians with examinations, tests, and procedures to enhance patient care.
Acted as wound liaison, coordinating care and education for wound management.
Maintained a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 to provide quality care and attention.
Trained new nurses in onboarding processes and competency as a preceptor.
24 bed unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
05-2009
Skills
Licensed Registered Nurse in Alabama/Compact/California