Provide high-acuity nursing care to adult patients in a 36‑bed Medical ICU setting, managing ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and invasive monitoring (arterial lines, central venous catheters).
Care for preoperative and postoperative ICU patients.
Rapidly assess and intervene during emergencies—such as multi-system organ failure, and sudden cardiac arrest—performing ACLS procedures.
Collaborate closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and PT/OT teams to coordinate complex patient plans, including ventilator adjustments, weaning trials, nutrition management, and early mobility.
Educate patients’ families on critical illness trajectory, goals of care, advanced directives, and post-ICU recovery planning.
Provide dignified comfort care to patients transitioning to hospice.
Student Nurse Intern
Halifax Health Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
Shadowed experienced RNs in specialized units such as ICU, ED, IR and PACU gaining exposure to advanced clinical interventions and critical thinking in real-time.
Assisted in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses in various inpatient units including Intensive Care Unit, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry.
Performed fundamental nursing tasks including vital signs, glucose monitoring, specimen collection, documentation, and assisting with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional support.
Supported nurses during clinical procedures such as IV insertions, wound care, catheterizations, and central line dressing changes, reinforcing understanding of sterile techniques and safety protocols.
Patient Care Technician Progressive Care/Covid 19
AdventHealth Palm Coast
04.2020 - 01.2021
Provided assitance to RN to manage care for acutely ill patients in the PCU, including those with complex COVID-19 cases requiring high-flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, and telemetry monitoring.
Performed vital sign assessments, oxygen saturation monitoring, blood glucose testing, intake/output tracking, and reported significant changes to the nursing team promptly.
Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, ambulation, and repositioning—ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
Critical Care Registered Nurse at Baptist Health Medical Center- North Little RockCritical Care Registered Nurse at Baptist Health Medical Center- North Little Rock