Experienced in a clinical setting with emphasis in Telemetry as well as Medical/Surgical setting. Additionally, experience in prison nursing with psychiatric training, working closely with inmates with mental disorders. Multiple travel assignments working in various hospital nation wide. Computer-literate with software proficiencey covering a wide variety of applications.
Competent in Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) system.
Strong clinical judgement with patient/family forcused.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warper and Creel Operator
Shaw Inc
Cartersville
02.2025 - Current
Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
Monitored equipment performance and reported issues promptly.
Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
Maintained accurate patient records using Electronic Health Record systems efficiently.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Advocated for patient needs to ensure quality care delivery.
Administered medications and treatments as per physician order.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center
Sacramento
01.2019 - 04.2019
Work on a med/surg/tele unit. Ensured that patients, families and significant others received high quality care. As a member of the patient care team, policies, procedures, and goals were met with excellent outcomes.
Registered Nurse - Strike Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Antioch
Antioch
12.2018 - 12.2018
Provided care during a strike at Kaiser Permanente Antioch. Worked closely with medical provider as well as Patient Care Tech.
Registered Nurse - Strike Nurse
Miriam General Hospital
Providence
07.2018 - 07.2018
Provided direct patient care during strike. Worked closely with medical provider as well as Patient Care Techs. Floated throughout hospital.
Registered Nurse - Strike Nurse
Moses Taylor Hospital
Scranton
06.2018 - 06.2018
Provided direct care for Medical/Surgical/Telemetry units. Worked closely with medical provider as well as Patient Care Techs during strike.
Registered Nurse - Strike Nurse
University of San Francisco Medical Center
San Francisco
05.2018 - 05.2018
Direct patient care for Medical/Surgical/Telemetry during hospital strike. Worked closely with medical provider as well as patient care techs.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre
04.2018 - 04.2018
Five day strike at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Performed duties of managing the care of the adult or elderly patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures which require general assessments related to specific conditions and general therapies and interventions. Floated through various floor to maintain continually of care.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical/Float
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Oakland
12.2017 - 03.2018
Company Overview: As a member of this busy Level 1 Trauma Center.
Gained experience in various medical conditions while assisting residents with patient care. Closely monitored acute conditions while developing and implementing nursing care plans. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of patients with various disorders and diseases as well as post operative patients through discharge. Acted as a liaison between patients and physicians.
As a member of this busy Level 1 Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center
Richmond
09.2017 - 12.2017
Worked on Telemetry floor with duties that included but not limited to monitoring patients with a history of congested heart failure, stroke, diabetes and end stage renal patients. Conduct diagnostic testing and perform cardiac and respiratory functioning assessments with telemetry monitoring. Interpreted EKG's for patients with myocardial infarction chest pain, congestive heart failure, pulmonary emboli and other heart conditions. Ensured all patients data was efficiently and concisely entered into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Registered Nurse Telemetry Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Oakland
01.2017 - 04.2017
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment planning, implementation and evaluation in leading hospital in the Oakland, California area. Closely monitor acute and chronic conditions in telemetry, medical/surgical units. Rotate floor assignment broadening hands-on experience.
Registered Nurse - Travel Telemetry And Orthopedic Nurse
Temple University
Philadelphia
06.2016 - 09.2016
Direct Patient Care on the Medical Surgical/ Ortho Unit. Worked closely with all health care providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective, and quality healthcare. Achieved stated goals related to job performance.
Staff Nurse - Telemetry
WellStar Paulding Hospital
Hiram
06.2015 - 06.2016
Company Overview: Providing a wide range of specialty services.
Provided care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in a new state-of-art, 255 bed acute care hospital. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of patients with various disorders and diseases as well as post-operative patients through discharge. Acted as liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Providing a wide range of specialty services.
Staff Nurse - Medical /Surgical
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
03.2014 - 05.2015
Company Overview: The largest hospital in the state of Georgia and the 5th largest public hospital in the United States.
Staff nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital which is the largest hospital in the state of Georgia and the 5th largest public hospital in the United States. As a member of this busy Level 1 Trauma Center, gained experience in various medical conditions while assisting residents with patient care. Closely monitored acute conditions while developing and implementing nursing care plans.
The largest hospital in the state of Georgia and the 5th largest public hospital in the United States.
Staff Nurse
Corizon Health Care
Fulton County
08.2011 - 03.2014
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process in a jail setting. Helped refine unit policies and procedures in the area of suicide-watch procedures, safety methods, discharge planning and documentation. Supervised and administered patients medication and dosing, interpreted doctors instruction. Educated inmate in the areas of nutrition and diet intake.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bauder College
Atlanta, GA
05.2013
LPN Diploma -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Acworth, GA
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia College
Columbia, MO
05.1997
Skills
Computer-literate
Software proficiency
Competent in Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) system
Strong clinical judgement
Patient/family focused
Certification
Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia, RN235083, 11/27/13