Adaptable nurse with 6 years of experience, including over 3 years in critical care for complex medical conditions. Expertise in managing critically ill patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in performing various hemodialysis modalities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE
Quapaw Public Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Provided first aid and emergency care for injuries and illnesses, administered medications as prescribed and managed chronic conditions (diabetes and asthma) for students in elementary, middle school and high school.
Organized hearing and dental health screens and performed vision screenings.
Part of the Cardiac Response Team, helped to implement and revise Cardiac Response Protocol.
Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student health needs.
Coordinated with local health agencies for immunization programs and resources.
Trained school staff on recognizing medical emergencies and response protocols.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
ACUTE DIALYSIS NURSE
Fresenius Medical Care North America
Joplin , MO
06.2023 - 03.2024
Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts, or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies clinical manager or physician as needed.
Administers ordered hemodialysis treatment per physician orders on central venous catheters, AV fistulas, and AV grafts.
Able to multi-task and work independently and make sound judgements in team environment.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' responses during procedures.
Educated patients and families on renal disease management and treatment options.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Administered dialysis treatments to patients with acute kidney injury.
INTENSIVE CARE NURSE
Mercy Hospital
Joplin, MO
02.2021 - 01.2023
Staff nurse fulfilling roles of primary bedside on 24 bed Neuro/Trauma/Medical Surgical ICU, 12 Bed Cardiovascular ICU, and 12 Bed Step-down Unit.
Monitored vital signs and neurological status of critically ill patients.
Supported new graduate nurse training, as well as management of patients with critical conditions.
Post Code Temperature Target Management, Organ procurement protocols (DCD and brain death criteria), Bolt surgeries and EVD management.
Responded to codes on Rapid Response Team, Ventilator Management and Care.
Titration and monitoring of critical medications.
Assisted during bedside procedures, hemodialysis catheter insertion, central line placement, intubations, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy.
INTENSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
Integris Miami Hospital
Miami, OK
02.2020 - 11.2021
Staff nurse fulfilling roles of primary bedside on 5 bed Medical Surgical ICU.
2020 Rookie of the Year recipient for exceptional clinical care provided by a rookie RN.
Worked additionally with community care RN performing venipuncture to obtain blood work for occupational health.
Responded to codes on Rapid Response Team, Ventilator Management and Care.
Titration and monitoring of critical medications.
Assisted during bedside procedures, hemodialysis catheter insertion, central line placement, intubations, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy.
CARDIAC/TELEMETRY MEDSURG RN
Mercy Hospital
Joplin, MO
06.2019 - 01.2020
Staff nurse fulfilling roles of primary bedside of 6-8 medical surgical patients including cardiovascular surgery patients.
Surgeries included Post CABG patients, Surgical revascularization surgeries, Endarterectomy, and Thoracotomies.
Maintained advanced cardiac life support certification and management of life pack.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK
01-2019
Skills
Emergency response
Patient assessment
Health education
Care coordination
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Critical care management
Hemodialysis treatment
Cardiac response protocols
Ventilator management
Chronic disease management
Medication Administration
Accomplishments
Young Professionals Board Member for Community Crisis Center
Rookie RN of the Year Award
Clinical Nursing Award recipient
Vice President of the Student Nurse Association at NEO A&M College
Emergency Management K-9 Handler at Quapaw Nation Department of Public SafetyEmergency Management K-9 Handler at Quapaw Nation Department of Public Safety
SLP Intern - Graduate Student Experience at Seattle Public Schools, Shoreline Public SchoolsSLP Intern - Graduate Student Experience at Seattle Public Schools, Shoreline Public Schools