Dynamic RN BSN with extensive experience at Children’s Mercy Hospital, adept at patient assessments and advocacy. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills while triaging acute health concerns. Proven ability to educate families and collaborate with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient care and outcomes. Passionate about promoting wellness in diverse settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN BSN
Children’s Mercy Hospital
07.2004 - 02.2024
Independently handle incoming calls from parents/patients (newborn to 21 years) with acute health concerns utilizing clinical judgement to assess, prioritize and use the nursing process to direct each patient to the appropriate level of care whether it be emergent care or home care advice using Barton Schmitt protocols.
Triage orthopedics, mental health, endocrine, surgery, gastroenterology as well as other clinics within the CMH organization to help educate patients/parents about their illness, treatments, side effects, medications, etc.
Train new nurses on our unit with our triage processes, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collaborate with in house hospital specialty doctors and after hours pediatric doctors in the MO/KS area to determine the best care for their patients.
RN BSN School Nurse
Nativity Parish School
08.1999 - 07.2023
Oversaw health services for Catholic school of 700+ students and faculty while serving as a liaison between families, school personnel and other health care providers on behalf of students
Performed daily triage on incoming patients and determined severity of illness or injury
Performed hearing, vision and scoliosis screens yearly on students
Administered daily medications as prescribed by individual physicians as well as oversaw asthma and diabetic care
Advocate for different wellness programs through bulletin board presentations, classroom speakers, etc
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
Kansas City, MO
05.1998
Skills
Patient Assessments/Plan of Care
Patient and Family Advocacy
Team player
Excellent communication/ listening skills
Positive attitude
Nursing informatics
Patient education and counseling
Strong clinical judgment
High level of autonomy
EMR systems
Call triaging
Certification
Telephone Nursing Practice, National Certification Corporation, 12/2019 to present
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS 7/2024-7/2026