Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record demonstrating exceptional skills in clinical judgement and critical thinking. Excelled in delivering direct nursing care and patient education, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Renowned for adaptability and consistently achieving goals with precision and dedication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse SCI
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
02.2023 - Current
Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care – ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
Delivers safe care to assigned patients, while developing technical competencies
Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment
Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures
Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately
Monitor telemetry and respond to rhythm changes
Implements physician's/provider's orders in a timely and complete manner
Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner
Requests assistance from co-workers when needed; knows when to ask for help
Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing
Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed
Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care and establishing goals
Updates plan of care with assistance as needed
Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference and readiness to learn
Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning
Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely
Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes
Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient's responses and outcomes
Uses the Computerized Patient Record System – CPRS, Essentris, Clinical Procedures, and Bar Coded Medication Administration – BCMA software per policy, as well as any future patient documentation programs
Chief Executive Officer
Curious Screening LLC
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
01.2023 - Current
Company Overview: Curious Screening (https://curiousscreening.com/)
Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction
Leading the development and implementation of the overall company's strategy
Formulating and implementing the strategic plan that guides the direction of the business
Overseeing the complete operation of an organization in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plans
Evaluating the success of the organization in reaching its goals
Representing the organization for civic and professional association responsibilities and activities in the local community, the state, and at the national level
Participating in industry-related events or associations that will enhance the CEO's leadership skills, the organization's reputation, and the organization's potential for success
Receiving, Labeling and safely storing samples that need to be tested
Recording, analyses and reporting results to clients
Discussing and answering any questions regarding the results
Perform drug screenings
Cleaning and maintaining test room clean and organized
Maintaining equipment records
Registered Nurse ICU
Cleveland Clinic Marymount
10.2022 - 01.2023
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization
Implements and monitors patient care plans
Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions as appropriate
Monitors and documents patient's condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and/or interventions
ECG Interpretation
Evaluates, updates, and revises plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol
Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
Assesses educational needs of the patient and significant others considering cultural issues and other special concerns
Provides teaching and educational material as appropriate
Validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching
Maintains professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study
Nursing Assistant II
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2022
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
06.2022
High School Diploma -
Bedford High School
Bedford
06.2019
Skills
Ventilator support
IV management
Chart updating
Patient education
Wound care
Medication administration
Critical thinking
Adaptability
Vaccine administration
Direct nursing care
Clinical judgment
Patient assessments
Links - Website
https://curiousscreening.com/
Accomplishments
Department of Veteran Affairs Nursing Excellence Award
Anaesthetics and Recovery Registered Nurse at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS TrustAnaesthetics and Recovery Registered Nurse at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust