A hardworking and dedicated Public Health educator seeking an opportunity to serve the community. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Howard University Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Resident Care Director (RCD)
Sunrise of Silver Spring Assisted Living
01.2022 - 03.2024
As the RCD, I served as the nursing clinical leader for the community and
Led and managed the health and wellness along with coordination of care and services to residents within the community
Oversaw and implemented all care programs, regulatory compliance, recruiting, and performance management
Performed initial assessment before moving the resident into the community
Other responsibilities in my various capacities as a leader, practitioner, and educator included:
Provided strategic leadership for resident care in the community by coordinating care and services across departments to promote resident’s quality of life
Directed the management of the nursing team and medication care managers
Provided clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process
Performed and documented resident assessments, completed Individualized Service Plans, and provided/delegated hands-on clinical care
Provided oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the residents within the community
Provided clinical training and education to nurses, medication care managers, care managers, and others who provide resident care
Performed skill evaluation to develop and promote the clinical capabilities of team members
Tracked and reported clinical quality data to identify risks and implement improvements as a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee member
Recruited and trained clinical team members and performed performance management, evaluation, and engagement
Completed direct report team member staffing and scheduling according to operational and budgetary guidelines
Supported regulatory compliance for the community and clinical items under their purview
Partnered with Neighborhood Coordinators to promote an integrated and collaborative approach to wellness operations and resident care
Collaborated with sales partners to determine community capability and assessed potential residents’ appropriateness for move-in
Coordinated infection control programming, including delegation of infection control preventionist, as per state/provincial requirements
Managed the department budget to include labor/labor and other expenses and understand its impact on the community’s bottom line
Processed and submitted monthly expenses and budget data in a timely manner per the organization’s policies and internal business controls
Developed a working knowledge of state/provincial regulations and ensured compliance by supervising and coaching team members
Oversaw the clinical team by holding members accountable and correcting actions/documents when necessary
Attended regular meetings: Stand Up, Cross Over, Department Head, Town Hall, QAPI, and others as directed
Maintained compliance in training as required by state/province or other regulatory authorities
Participated in mandatory vaccine programs, such as COVID-19 or flu vaccinations
Cardiovascular Stepdown RN
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
03.2021 - 04.2022
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteer
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
01.2021 - 04.2022
Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
Developed appropriate treatment plans focusing on each individual's needs.
Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
COVID-19 Testing Volunteer
DC Medical Reserve Corps
01.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant and a Sitter
VA Medical Center
01.2017 - 12.2021
Med-Surg Oncology RN
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness prior to entering information into electronic medical record system.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in the planning of patient care.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
Flu Vaccine and Wellness Clinical and Home Health:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Wesley Long Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2016
Public Health Intern
Guilford Public Health Department
01.2014 - 12.2014
Designed educational materials targeted at different age groups within the community.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing, copying and scanning documents.
Reviewed and maintained operation records and reports to facilitate health education programs.
Developed and distributed health education materials to community members under supervision.
Compiled and synthesized public health data for use in presentations and reports.
Supported development and execution of special community events.
Created informational materials about disease prevention strategies for distribution in the community.
Helped members of public connect with program resources.
Prepared presentations on various topics related to public health.
CNA
Monards and Associate Agency
01.2006 - 12.2013
Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Education
Doctor of Public Health -
Walden University
MN
11.2024
Bachelor of Sciences - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
AZ
05.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Med-life Institute School of Nursing
FL
01.2017
Master’s in Public Health - Community Health
Concordia University
NE
01.2014
BSc. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Winston Salem State University
NC
01.2011
Skills
Leading interdisciplinary teams
Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
Staff training
Taught Medication administration class
Financial management
Technical skills in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint)
Internet
Outlook
Prezi
Starport
Pyxis
Point Click
Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
Oncology care
Cardiovascular surgery
Thoracic surgery
Interventional cardiology
Congestive heart failure
Arrhythmia
Affiliation
Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association (MWPHA), 01/01/19
References
Available upon request
Responsibilitiesandqualifications
Served as the nursing clinical leader for the community.
Led and managed health and wellness along with coordination of care and services to residents.
Oversaw and implemented all care programs, regulatory compliance, recruiting, and performance management.
Performed initial assessment before moving the resident into the community.
Provided strategic leadership for resident care by coordinating care and services across departments.
Directed the management of the nursing team and medication care managers.
Provided clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process.
Performed and documented resident assessments, completed Individualized Service Plans, and provided/delegated hands-on clinical care.
Provided oversight of the community medication management program.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers.
Provided clinical training and education to nurses and care managers.
Performed skill evaluation to develop and promote clinical capabilities of team members.
Tracked and reported clinical quality data as a QAPI committee member.
Recruited and trained clinical team members.
Completed direct report team member staffing and scheduling.
Supported regulatory compliance for the community.
Partnered with Neighborhood Coordinators for integrated wellness operations.
Collaborated with sales partners to assess potential residents.
Coordinated infection control programming.
Managed the department budget and processed monthly expenses.
Developed knowledge of state regulations and ensured compliance.
Oversaw the clinical team and held members accountable.
Attended regular meetings.
Maintained compliance in training as required.
Participated in mandatory vaccine programs.
Provided direct nursing care for specified patients.
Performed nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs.
Provided education to patients and families.
Provided basic care like feeding through nasogastric tubes.
Performed miscellaneous job-related duties.
Performed preoperative services.
Performed head-to-toe assessment after vascular and thoracic surgery.
Checked pre-procedure lab work and reported abnormal findings.
Conducted assessment of intravenous contrast dye and shellfish allergy.
Completed Interdisciplinary Patient Education Record (IPER) and CHF Clinical Pathway.
Maintained fluid restriction when applicable.
Executed pre-procedure/post-procedure head-up tilt, ablation, cardioversion, or permanent pacemaker implants.
Certificationsandlicensure
ACLS certification, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
Basic Life Support Certification, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
Registered Nurse (RN), 06/01/19
VA Introduction to Health Care Data Analytics Certification, 01/01/18, Present
National Institute of Health, 07/01/12
Medication Technician, 01/01/08, 12/31/11
Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/01/04, 12/31/19
Protecting Human Research Participants, 952762
Timeline
RN
Howard University Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Resident Care Director (RCD)
Sunrise of Silver Spring Assisted Living
01.2022 - 03.2024
Cardiovascular Stepdown RN
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
03.2021 - 04.2022
COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteer
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
01.2021 - 04.2022
COVID-19 Testing Volunteer
DC Medical Reserve Corps
01.2021 - 12.2021
Med-Surg Oncology RN
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant and a Sitter
VA Medical Center
01.2017 - 12.2021
Public Health Intern
Guilford Public Health Department
01.2014 - 12.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Wesley Long Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2016
CNA
Monards and Associate Agency
01.2006 - 12.2013
Doctor of Public Health -
Walden University
Bachelor of Sciences - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Med-life Institute School of Nursing
Master’s in Public Health - Community Health
Concordia University
BSc. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Winston Salem State University
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