I am a compassionate Registered Nurse with a distinguished understanding of neurological, cardiac, GI, and post-op in-patient care. I am in search of a career change that will challenge me in the care of my future patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Centra Health
2023.08 - Current
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
Monitored patient vitals and documented changes to inform care plans and improve outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
Led training sessions for new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding processes and staff competency.
Travel Nurse
Lewis Gale
2023.03 - 2023.08
Implemented medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by physicians.
Helped coordinate transfer and discharge paperwork for patients leaving the unit.
1:5 nurse-patient ratio in a cardiac PCU
Can handle a large turnover rate
Use of ACLS skills due to multiple rapid responses and codes
Travel Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.03
Assisted with smooth admissions and discharges, coordinating paperwork, and seeing to patients' medical and personal needs.
Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments.
I took 5 general PCU patients on continuous telemetry.
Travel Nurse
Augusta Health
2022.01 - 2022.12
Monitored and manage various treatment and care interventions.
Up to date on all bedside nursing skills.
Provided care for up to 6 patients a day with multiple admissions and discharges.
Registered Nurse
Lynchburg General Hospital
2014.10 - 2021.12
Neurological exams and monitoring on a neurological intermediate unit.
Cared for post-op neurosurgery patients in the acute hospital setting.
I have experience with lumbar drains
Charge nurse responsibilities of a 13-bed neurological unit.
Registered Nurse
Va baptist hospital
2007.07 - 2014.10
Cared for urology, gynecology, and general surgery post-op patients.
General Med Surg acute care.
Charge nurse 1-2 days a week.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
Danville Regional Medical Center School of Health Professions
Danville, VA
2007-06
Skills
BLS certification
ACLS certification
NIH certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Centra Health
2023.08 - Current
Travel Nurse
Lewis Gale
2023.03 - 2023.08
Travel Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
2023.01 - 2023.03
Travel Nurse
Augusta Health
2022.01 - 2022.12
Registered Nurse
Lynchburg General Hospital
2014.10 - 2021.12
Registered Nurse
Va baptist hospital
2007.07 - 2014.10
Diploma of Nursing -
Danville Regional Medical Center School of Health Professions