Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients on the Stroke Unit.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, including administering emergency IV anticoagulants to patients experiencing acute stroke symptoms and actively providing support during cardiac resuscitation.
Provided direct nursing care to patients including physical assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Immunization/COVID-19 Testing Nurse
Malteser International
Aalen , Baden Württemberg, Germany
02.2021 - 08.2021
Ensured patient safety and comfort during immunization and COVID-19 testing procedures.
Prepared vaccine doses for administration to patients, following established protocols.
Administered vaccines according to accepted standards of practice and legal requirements.
Monitored patients for adverse reactions post-vaccination and testing and reported any serious events to appropriate personnel.
Registered Nurse
Medilodge
Rogers City, MI
05.2017 - 10.2019
Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans for residents.
Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct patient care services.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spectrum Health Medical Group
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2015 - 09.2016
Cared for acute and chronically ill patients on a GI/GU Unit.
Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions, peritoneal dialysis, and other treatments according to physician orders.
Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress post operatively.
Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland
Alpena, MI
03.2014 - 12.2015
Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
Monitored changes in patient health status and reported to physician or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
Instructed families and caregivers on proper homecare techniques such as dressing wounds, administering medications, providing nutrition and hydration therapy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI
12-2014
Skills
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Experience dressing wounds, administering medications, and aiding doctors with medical procedures
IV drug therapy management, making dosage adjustments based on outcomes, vital signs and lab parameters
Ability to stay calm and collected in fast paced environments
Infection Control and aseptic technique
Certification
Registered Nurse- Michigan Board of Nursing: 2015-Current
Registered Nurse-California Board of Nursing: 2024-Current