Healthcare professional with 29 years of extensive clinical experience and commitment to high standards. Known for delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs while collaborating seamlessly with teams to achieve goals. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in patient assessment and care coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Registered Nurse
Gastro Florida
09.2024 - 09.2025
Continuous collaboration between three Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary providers.
Triage and prioritize incoming patient calls
Review lab tests and diagnostic imaging reports
Return patient calls with updated information, orders and education.
Obtain prior authorizations on gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary medications
Clinical Research Nurse-Unblinded Pharmacist
Thermo Fisher Scientific/Synexus
07.2021 - 07.2024
Unblinded Pharmacist for COVID-19, RSV, weight loss and cholesterol research studies.
Continual collaboration with Principal Investigator and study team members throughout each study course.
Completed continual protocol education/training for each research study.
Monitored patient safety and wellbeing during clinical studies, documenting adverse events and outcomes accurately.
Ensured proper storage and temperature of IP.
Ensured compliance with each study protocol and maintained integrity of clinical trials.
Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
Specialized Sleep Medicine Clinic RN
Parkview Physicians Group
09.2017 - 04.2021
Performed /documented patient histories and vitals signs in EMR.
Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
Triaged and prioritized incoming phone calls using clinical assessments skills and service standards.
Communicated with Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies for patients medical equipment needs. (PAP Equipment and oxygen).
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency.
Primary Care Clinic RN
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital
08.2009 - 06.2017
Performed nursing assessments, obtained patient’s medical history and vital signs, documented information in EMR (EPIC) in a fast paced medical office (average number of patients per day 15-20).
Facilitated continuity of care by effectively communicating with primary healthcare providers regarding pertinent clinical findings and collaborating on optimal treatment strategies.
Assisted provider with in-office procedures (Pap smears, dressings changes, and steroid knee injections).
Provided direct patient care, administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
Clinic RN
Dr. Victor Kirchoff MD
10.2007 - 08.2009
Assisted provider with in-office procedures (Pap smears, removal of skin lesions and steroid injections of shoulders, hips and knees).
Obtained prior authorizations and pre-certifications on outpatient procedures and medications.
Performed nursing assessments and charted in patients medical records (average number of patients per day 20-25).
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
08-1996
Skills
Clinical experience in GI and Liver
Clinical Research
Sleep Medicine
Comprehensive primary care
Ambulatory surgery expertise
Clinical instruction expertise
Cardiac Care-Telemetry
Adaptability and flexibility
Effective clinical judgment
Meticulous attention to detail
Proactive self-starter
Dedicated work ethic
Empathetic care
Collaborative teamwork
Adaptable to changing work environments
Certification
Registered Nurse-State of Florida Department of Health, License # RN9574724, Expires 2027-04-30
Registered Nurse Compact License-State of Florida Department of Health, License# RN9574727, Expires 2027-04-30
BLS-Basic Life Support. AHA-American Heart Association. Expires 2027-09