Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in hospital and clinic settings. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Rehab
11.2015 - Current
Pre-op assessment
Initiate IV access
Administer conscious sedation safely according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
Monitor patients post procedure
Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Chart reviews
Registration
Insurance verification
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Surgical Center
11.2011 - 12.2015
Pre-op assessment
Initiated IV access
Administered conscious sedation safely according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
Monitored patients post procedure
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Registered Nurse
Surgicare of Jackson
04.2014 - 11.2015
Pre-op assessment
Initiated IV access
Administered conscious sedation safely according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
Monitored patients during procedures
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2011 - 05.2012
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Laboratory Technologist
Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory
09.2007 - 08.2009
Performed various Virology laboratory tests
Maintained cell cultures and reported results appropriately
Reduced error rates in test results by maintaining equipment calibration and conducting rigorous quality control checks
Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS
05.2011
Diagnostic Molecular Science Program -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
05.2007
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
05.2006
Associate Degree -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
05.2004
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Documentation and charting
Patient education and counseling
Professional bedside manner
Meditech
Procedure preparations
Patient discharge
Meditech
Procedure preparations
Patient discharge
Meditech
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Rehab
11.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Surgicare of Jackson
04.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Surgical Center
11.2011 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2011 - 05.2012
Laboratory Technologist
Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory