Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Martin Health System, Tradition Medical Center
Port St. Lucie, FL
02.2015 - Current
Assess patients, provide nursing care according to needs, pass medications, communicate with interdisciplinary team members, educate patients regarding disease progression.
As a relief team lead, assist with patient flow, service recovery, staff education, staff coaching.
Nurse Manager
Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital
Port St Lucie FL
07.2022 - 02.2025
Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care through effective team collaboration.
Streamlined operational processes to enhance patient flow and reduce wait times.
Mentored and trained nursing personnel to ensure compliance with best practices and protocols.
Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
Monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement within nursing operations.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Assistant Nurse Manager ICU/PCU
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, Tradition Hospital
Port St Lucie, FL
12.2021 - 07.2022
Assisted with patient flow, service recovery, staff education, quality and safety metrics.
Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and quality patient care standards.
Facilitated communication between departments to promote collaborative patient care efforts.
Developed and maintained schedules, optimizing nurse assignments based on patient needs and staff availability.
Monitored patient care metrics, identifying trends to inform strategic staffing decisions and resource allocation.
Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
Adjunct instructor
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
01.2019 - 04.2020
Worked with nursing students during clinicals to learn bedside skills such as medication administration, foley catheter insertions, IV catheter insertions, and assessments.
Registered Nurse
Agape Hospice of the Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
08.2013 - 11.2014
Assessed and educated patients regarding their specific disease progression, prepared family and patients for the death and dying process, communicated and organized interdisciplinary team member care.
Registered Nurse
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Sierra Vista, AZ
02.2012 - 07.2013
Assessed patients, provided nursing care based on care plans, passed medications, communicated changes in condition with physicians and other team members on a PCU Telemetry floor.
Registered Nurse
Hacienda Long Term Care Facility
Sierra Vista, AZ
09.2011 - 02.2012
Assessed patients, provided nursing care based on care plans, passed medications, communicated changes in condition with physicians and other team members.
Education
Masters - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
10-2020
Bachelors - Nursing Science
Western Governors University
06-2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
12-2009
Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
12-2008
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
05-2007
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Critical care
Certification
Registered Nurse
ACLS Provider
Mandatory Reporter
Child and Adult CPR
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2025
Assistant Nurse Manager ICU/PCU
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, Tradition Hospital
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