Compassionate and skilled certified pediatric registered nurse with a strong track record in delivering high-quality patient care, medication administration, and effective treatment strategies to patients with a variety of different needs. Recognized for attention to detail and responsiveness in both routine care and emergency situations. Core competencies include critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient advocacy. Committed to advancing healthcare practices through continuous professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Helen Devos Children's Hospital, Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2018 - Current
Provides comprehensive direct patient care to a variety of pediatric patients, including, but not limited to, those with cardiac and kidney diseases and illnesses, ventilator dependence, burns, and various post-surgical procedures, in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Assesses the patient's physical, mental, and emotional health by taking vital signs, observing for changes in medical condition, reviewing medical history, administering tests, and accurately documenting via the electronic medical record system.
Administers medications orally, via g-tube, IV, and intramuscularly, and monitor for patient reactions.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and dieticians, to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
Educates parents and guardians on home care procedures, medication administration, and health maintenance.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of pediatric nursing by attending workshops, seminars, and continuing education courses.
As a charge nurse, duties include, but are not limited to, managing staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care, coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and responding to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
Serves as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Adult Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
Greenville, MI
10.2017 - 09.2018
Provided compassionate nursing care to patients of all ages, with various health issues.
Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
Developed individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data and identified patient needs.
Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL
05-2017
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication administration
G-tube/NG management
Feeding pump management
Tracheostomy management
Ventilation support
Clinical judgment
Patient advocacy
Problem-solving abilities
Team player
Professionalism
Charge nurse
Preceptor
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse- Sept. 2021
Pediatric Advanced Life Support- May 2024
Basic Life Support- May 2024
Timeline
Pediatric Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Helen Devos Children's Hospital, Corewell Health
09.2018 - Current
Adult Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Corewell Health
10.2017 - 09.2018
Certified Pediatric Nurse- Sept. 2021
Pediatric Advanced Life Support- May 2024
Basic Life Support- May 2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pensacola Christian College
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