Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAB
Birmingham, AL
01.2024 - Current
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Druid City Medical Center, DCH
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2024 - 09.2024
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
St Vincent's University Hospital
Birmingham, AL
09.2022 - 01.2024
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Registered Nurse
Hermann Memorial Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
01.2022 - 05.2022
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Druid City Hospital
Northport, AL
05.2021 - 12.2021
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
12.2020 - 04.2021
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
CHI St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
01.2021 - 03.2021
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma
Selma, AL
05-2017
Skills
Electronic Health Records Management
Diabetes management
ADL Assistance
Medical assessment
Medical Recordkeeping
Wound Care
Chronic Disease Management
IV drug therapy management
Certification
BLS
ALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Druid City Medical Center, DCH
08.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
UAB
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Vincent's University Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Hermann Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Druid City Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
CHI St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
12.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
George Corley Wallace State Community College - Selma