Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in outpatient, surgical, and medical-surgical environments. Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, medication administration, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering patient-centered care while upholding safety and professionalism.
Work History
RN-BSN
5 Years 9 Months
BMHCC | 11.2020 - Current
Coordinated and provided care using the nursing process to partner with patients and families in attaining, maintaining, and restoring health. Delivered safe, quality care by blending compassion, knowledge, and integrity, while preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Executed additional responsibilities based on departmental needs. Outpatient Surgery Department, Outpatient Area, Operating Room, Recovery room, Covid-19 Infusion Center, and Medical Surgical, head nurse/staffing and manager duties.
Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and best practices.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options and recovery processes.
RN-BSN Nurse Manager
9 Months
Baptist Medical Center | 08.2023 - 05.2024
Directed a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, efficient patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting. Oversaw development and execution of all nursing-related activities within areas of responsibility. Partnered with nursing leadership to advance organizational initiatives and strategies.
RN-BSN
3 Months
HCMC | 07.2020 - 10.2020
The Registered Staff nurse assumes professional nursing responsibility and accountability within a designated time frame for the care and treatment of assigned patients. Prescribes nursing care utilizing the nursing process in the development of nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes, delegates nursing care based on the competency of the team members, coordinates care utilizing available resources and the environment. Collaborated with health care team members and disciplines to uphold standard nursing practices and adhere to Henry County Medical Center policies.
LPN
10 Months
Paris Women’s Center | 09.2019 - 07.2020
Assumed responsibility and accountability for practical nursing duties performed for a specified group of residents within a designated time period in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Patient care
1 Year 4 Months
JMCGH | 03.2019 - 07.2020
Provided nursing care, administered medications, and documented care in the patient's medical record for a designated group of patients under the direction of the RN. Provided nursing care on assigned shifts under the general supervision of the Department Director, utilizing the nursing process and age-specific needs. Executed specific patient care with high skill level, ensuring minimal discomfort and requiring minimal supervision. Administer medications, including IV therapy, to patients according to hospital policy; administer treatments, prepare for tests and surgery, and assist physicians with procedures and examinations. Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Patient care
3 Months
The Evans Clinic | 12.2018 - 03.2019
Oversaw Chronic Care Management program operations, ensuring quality patient care. Utilized Greenway system for efficient charting and to address various clinical needs of patients.
Medical Assistive personnel
1 Year 9 Months
The Evans Clinic | 03.2017 - 12.2018
Utilized Greenway systems to chart and enter patient information, ensuring accuracy and timely access to medical records. Hands on in the treatment and care of various chronic medical conditions. Scheduled and prioritized patients based on needs and severity of illness, administered medications, provided education, and addressed questions within scope of practice.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Tennessee College of Applied Technology | Paris, Tennessee
Associate degree - General Studies
Jackson State Community College | Jackson, Tennessee
Bachelors - Nursing
East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Tennessee
I have completed an abundance of clinical hours, and I am proficient in a wide variety of skills and procedures within my scope of practice.
I hold a Pre-Allied Health Academic Certificate along with an Associate of Science in General Studies from Jackson State Community College, Jackson, Tennessee.
ETSU-LPN- RN BSN 2019-2020
I obtained my RN-BSN through ETSU College of Nursing in May of 2020.
Skills
IV medication administration
Patient evaluation
Direct patient care
Medical documentation
Performance improvement
Patient education and counseling
Infection control
Patient support
Patient coordination
Communication
I work well as a team, in healthcare it is important to have the quality of being a good team spirit to provide the best patient care and outcome that you can provide, I believe that I hold this trait in myself.