Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, excelling in pediatric nursing and patient advocacy. Proven ability in critical thinking and care coordination, effectively leading teams and responding to medical emergencies. Committed to delivering compassionate care and enhancing patient outcomes through strong communication and collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse III
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital-Liberty Campus
Cincinnati, USA
09.2014 - Current
Company Overview: Medical-surgical floor at a top 10 pediatric hospital in the United States.
Provide safe patient care for the inpatient population as a bedside RN.
Perform all skills necessary for patient-centered care, while seeking all learning opportunities and experiences offered on the floor.
Used clinical judgment with a strong assessment of the client, labs, and monitors to determine necessary patient care.
Displayed strong communication skills with patients, families, other health care professionals, and documentation for needed care coordination.
Demonstrate leadership, organization, and support in the role of charge nurse.
Respond to all Medical Response Team needs, and code events as a certified pediatric nurse.
Registered Nurse I-II
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati, USA
09.1999 - 08.2014
General medical patient population
Hematology/Oncology specialty unit (2009-2011)
Used critical thinking skills with strong assessment of client, labs, and monitors to determine necessary patient care.
Displayed strong communication skills with patients, families, other health care professionals, and documentation for needed care coordination.
Provided end-of-life care to terminally ill children with compassion and strong advocacy skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Height, KY
12.2001
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Height, KY
05.1999
Skills
Patient assessment
Critical thinking
Care coordination
Pediatric nursing
Medical response
Patient advocacy
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Certification
Registered Nurse, 07/01/99
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 01/01/25
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 01/01/25
Certified Pediatric Nurse, 01/01/25
Accomplishments
Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing Nominee – 2010
Clinical Role Transition Student Nurse at Cincinnati Children's Liberty CampusClinical Role Transition Student Nurse at Cincinnati Children's Liberty Campus
Coordinator – Program Manager at Children’s for Children Early Education and Care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterCoordinator – Program Manager at Children’s for Children Early Education and Care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Assistant Vice President of Operations at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterAssistant Vice President of Operations at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center