Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Geri-Psych
UAB West
Birmingham, AL
02.2025 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assisted in patient assessments and care planning.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
Educated patients on health management and discharge instructions.
Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
Provided compassionate support to patients and families during care.
Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Director of Admissions
Expect Care Hospice
Hoover, AL
05.2023 - 02.2025
Oversee the intake team and admission nurses for hospice admissions.
Collaborated with hospice medical directors, referring physicians, and the hospice team to ensure timely, thorough, and appropriate patient admissions for hospice level of care.
Reviewed patient records for hospice diagnosis, appropriate coding, ran benefits, and scheduling.
Weekly management meeting with staff, the Marketing Team, and Quality Assurance.
Alternate to Clinical Director, which includes filling in for the Clinical Director whenever unavailable in the office, on holidays, and on weekends.
RN Geri-Psych
UAB West
Bessemer, Alabama
04.2021 - 05.2023
Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assisted in patient assessments and care planning.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
Educated patients on health management and discharge instructions.
Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
Provided compassionate support to patients and families during care.
Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN Transition Navigator
Encompass Health Hospice
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
06.2019 - 01.2020
Provided compassionate patient care in hospice settings.
Assisted interdisciplinary team with patient assessments and care planning.
Educated families on end-of-life care and available resources.
Collaborated with nurses to implement pain management strategies.
Ensured compliance with safety protocols and hospice regulations.
Supported emotional well-being of patients through active listening and presence.
Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Collaborated with social workers and physicians at local hospitals to educate on hospice philosophies and discharge planning.
RN Care Transition Coordinator
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
Vestavia Hills, AL
02.2018 - 06.2019
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Clinical liaison between home health and hospice service lines to identify, educate, and assist in the coordination of the most appropriate level of care.
Educated patients and family members on home health versus hospice philosophies and the services each level of care provides.
Collaborated with staff and physicians from both levels of care to determine service level appropriateness.
RN Palliative Care
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
04.2016 - 02.2018
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and interventions.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging medical situations.
Member of an interdisciplinary team that consisted of a medical director, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and a chaplain to discuss goals of care, code status, and inpatient and outpatient services to offer support to patients and families for discharge planning.
Assisted with setting up home health, hospice, and/or rehab post-discharge.
Educated nurses, patients, and families on ordered treatments and medication.
Monitored the effectiveness of medications and treatments ordered by the physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
05-2014
Skills
Medication administration
Patient assessment
Care planning
Electronic health records
Safety protocols
Patient education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Emotional support
Compliance regulations
Patient advocacy
Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
Dean's List; Fall 2012-2013, Spring 2012-2013
President's List; Fall 2011-2012, Spring 2011-2012
3.5 GPA
Certification
Alabama Board of Nursing License #1-144878
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR and AED