I’ve been awarded several “ Living the Select way”. Coworkers have an opportunity to praise each others outstanding work ethics. Also participate in our CAP program.
I’ve also trained as a Nursing case manager. Helping our patients navigate through the system and with placement after the discharge from our hospital.
I've also been trained as a unit preceptor for new nurses and nurses that come to the unit for their practicum.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Regency Hospital of the Upstate
05.2021 - Current
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
Hepatitis A Investigator
DHEC
01.2021 - 04.2021
Investigate and contact trace newly diagnosed patients with Hepatitis A
Review the labs and speak to the Infection Preventionist about the reason the patient was seen at their facility
Review signs and symptoms patient experienced or is currently experiencing
Gather a contact list from the patient
Interview the contacts and offer Hepatitis A vaccine to the asymptomatic contacts
If the contact has symptoms suggestion, they seen their primary care physician, urgent care or ER
Send contact’s information to their local Health Department
Once the contact has received the vaccine the Health Department returns the form to be attached to the contact’s file
Contract Nurse
Advance Nursing
06.2017 - 09.2020
Staff nurse for local Skilled Nursing Facilities
Provide direct patient care to patients on rehab and long-term units which includes but not limited to delivering prescribed medication and providing wound care treatments
Teach patients and families about their specific disease process
Instructing them on the best practice necessary to help them return home if that is their discharge plan as prescribed by their medical team
Directly involved in the long-term treatment of patients with the goal of improving their quality of life
RN
Regency Hospice of Greenville
11.2015 - 01.2017
Experience includes but not limited providing patient care to terminally ill or dying patients to help ensure their comfort and quality of their remaining days, rather than working to cure or fix a patient
Supervise CNA who provides patient’s ADL at the provided schedule
Attend weekly staff meeting to discuss patient care and needs
Coordinate care with MD in order to provide end of life care based on needs of individual patients and families
Provide support for families during the end-of-life process
A source for questions and concerns for patients and families
Prepare patient for mortuary after the patient dies
RN, Transitional Unit
Alpha Heath and Rehab
04.2015 - 09.2015
Direct care for 14-22 patients that are transitioning from the hospital setting to home, assisted living, or long-term care
Medication administration, treatments and physical assessments daily
Admissions paper work, daily audits, and documentation
Supervise non-clinical staff
Make shift assignments from non-clinical staff
Develops a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care
Evaluates the resident’s responses to nursing interventions
Selects and institutes nursing intervention that might be required to stabilize a Resident’s condition and/or prevent complications
Consults with physician or licensed independent practitioner as needed
Clarifies orders or treatment regimen as needed
Knows the rationale for the effect of medications and treatments and administers same
Reports and documents the resident’s symptoms, responses and status
Designs, promotes and organizes resident education and counseling based on health needs
Collaborates with the resident, members of the healthcare team and, when appropriate, the resident’s significant other(s) in the interest of the resident’s healthcare
RN, Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
03.2014 - 05.2015
Preform nursing duties in the home of the patient
Assess the patient from head to toe daily, which includes but not limited to vital signs
Act as a support for the medical team when accompanying patient to office visits; since routine care is preformed twice a week
Also act as a support for immediate family and a resource for questions related to patient’s medical care
Preform nursing duties that include but not limited to total needs of patient
Inform his medical team if need be of any changes that are observed
Paper documentation is noted throughout the day which serves a time documentation for pay
Administer medications per MD orders
Assist medical team in determining ongoing plan of care for patient
Total care of patients ADL's
RN, Recovery Room Nurse
Bon Secours/St Francis Hospital
03.2012 - 01.2014
Monitor and recover patient’s post-surgery
Observe patient's vital signs and report any variance from admission status
Ongoing and continuous monitoring for issues related to sedation and pain management
Work closely with the Anesthesiologists and Surgeons on discharge planning
Review plan for care for the patient in the home setting
Educate patients and families on pain control to achieve the best outcome
Educate patient on detrimental effects experienced related to smoking and other unhealthy life style choices
Serve as a patient advocate
Follow up with patients the day after surgery in an effort to achieve the best outcome
Server as a liaison for patient and surgeon
RN, Pediatric ER
Greenville Hospital Systems
05.2009 - 02.2012
Company Overview: Greenville Memorial
Triage, acute care and critical care of pediatric patients
Medication administration, educating parents on the care of their children
Discharging teaching and documenting the care of each patient while in the emergency room
Greenville Memorial
RN
Magnolia Place of Greenville
01.2008 - 05.2009
Assess acute patient health status, care planning, and administration of medications and treatments
LPN
Magnolia Place of Greenville
05.2007 - 02.2008
Assess patient's health status and deliver medication order by physicians
Direct patient care
Airport Sale Agent
Express Jet
08.2003 - 01.2007
Assist passengers checking in for their flights
Various back-office services
Resale Representative
NewSouth Communications
05.2000 - 11.2001
Assisted new client with their installation of their local telephone lines
Business Sales Executive
Airgate PCS
12.1999 - 04.2000
Established new lines of service for business customers
Retail Sales Agent
SunCom
12.1998 - 12.1999
Established new mobile lines of service for business customers
Customer Service Supervisor
MCI Telecom
03.1995 - 06.1996
Managed a team of 15-20 customer service representatives in caring for client's needs and concerns
Customer Service Representative
MCI Telecom
12.1993 - 03.1995
Answered 125 calls a day, assisting clients with their needs and concerns
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
Diploma of Heath Sciences - Major in Registered Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina
High School Diploma - General Studies
J. L. Mann High School
Greenville, South Carolina
06.1983
Skills
Detailed report writing
Interview techniques
Research abilities
Due diligence
Ethical and honest
Report Development
Data review
Interviewing witnesses
Interrogation skills
Witness interviews
Calm in crisis situations
Report Preparation
Compliance Assessment
Records Management
References
Available Upon Request
Relatedcoursework
Clinical Experience in Pediatrics
Obstetrics
Psychiatry
Medical/Surgical
Geriatric Nursing (long-term care)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Regency Hospital of the Upstate
05.2021 - Current
Hepatitis A Investigator
DHEC
01.2021 - 04.2021
Contract Nurse
Advance Nursing
06.2017 - 09.2020
RN
Regency Hospice of Greenville
11.2015 - 01.2017
RN, Transitional Unit
Alpha Heath and Rehab
04.2015 - 09.2015
RN, Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
03.2014 - 05.2015
RN, Recovery Room Nurse
Bon Secours/St Francis Hospital
03.2012 - 01.2014
RN, Pediatric ER
Greenville Hospital Systems
05.2009 - 02.2012
RN
Magnolia Place of Greenville
01.2008 - 05.2009
LPN
Magnolia Place of Greenville
05.2007 - 02.2008
Airport Sale Agent
Express Jet
08.2003 - 01.2007
Resale Representative
NewSouth Communications
05.2000 - 11.2001
Business Sales Executive
Airgate PCS
12.1999 - 04.2000
Retail Sales Agent
SunCom
12.1998 - 12.1999
Customer Service Supervisor
MCI Telecom
03.1995 - 06.1996
Customer Service Representative
MCI Telecom
12.1993 - 03.1995
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Diploma of Heath Sciences - Major in Registered Nursing