Professional nurse with strong background in medical telemetry. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency response. Known for collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and adapting to changing patient needs. Committed to delivering results through excellent clinical skills, patient care, and communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Novant Matthews Medical Center
09.2008 - 03.2019
Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Managed complex caseloads effectively while prioritizing tasks based on urgency and acuity levels of patients'' needs.
Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, preventing complications or further decline.
Step Down/Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Sharon Regional Medical Center
09.2005 - 02.2008
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UPMC
09.2002 - 07.2005
Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
Provided direct care to pre-and postoperative orthopedic patients educating them and caregivers on the safe use of orthopedic equipment.
Provided wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.