Hardworking nursing professional bringing 2+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to adult medical surgical patients. Knowledgeable and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety for an individual assignment up to the full unit of patients as Charge. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center - East Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of adult patients across a multitude of needs on a medical surgical unit.
Administer medications enterally through PEG/NG tubes and parenterally via IV, central line, and implanted ports per physician orders.
Create a therapeutic environment by educating patients on new medications, diagnoses, and procedures that they experience during their hospital stay.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Lead teams of nurses and patient care associates as charge nurse.
Participate in Interdisciplinary rounding with nurse practitioners, physicians, etc. to coordinate patient care for a 23 bed inpatient unit.
Nursing Assistant
SAS Med Spa
07.2020 - 06.2023
Prepared patients for aesthetic medical procedures including lasers, injectables, and laser liposuction.
Obtained vital signs for patients throughout care including pre-, intra, and post-procedural.
Educated patients on post treatment instructions and facilitated continuity of care by creating follow-up appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
04.2023
Skills
Current BLS certification
Communication with interdisciplinary teams about patient care and condition
Thorough patient assessment including physical, cognitive, and emotional
Blood draws and starting IVs
Inserting, managing, and removing indwelling urinary catheters
Assessing wounds and providing wound care/dressing changes
Compassion and empathy for patients undergoing stressful medical tests and procedures
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Student Nurse Assistant at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East HospitalStudent Nurse Assistant at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Hospital
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer HospitalAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse – Certified Nurse Practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center James Cancer Hospital
Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy/ Bronchoscopy Unit – Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse at Our Lady of the Lake Medical CenterRegistered Nurse in the Endoscopy/ Bronchoscopy Unit – Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center