Dedicated to providing compassionate care to students, patients, families, serving the community, and utilizing teamwork to prevent illness and optimize health. Committed to working as a team and educating new nurses, instilling passion in our profession. Committed to nursing education and continuous improvement. Skilled in item analysis.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
ProMedica Health System
05.2023 - 09.2024
Emergency Department
Floated within ProMedica Hospital System to six emergency departments, primary location was a Level One Trauma Center
Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Hondros College of Nursing
09.2022 - 12.2023
Taught both RN and LPN students in the hospital, nursing home, and laboratory setting.
Served as a liaison between the nursing program and clinical sites, establishing partnerships for enhanced student experiences.
Mentored and guided students through challenging clinical rotations, offering support and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Developed strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy towards their unique challenges.
Promoted a culture of safety within the clinical setting by emphasizing adherence to established protocols and ethical guidelines.
Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating clinical simulations and real-world scenarios into lesson plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mclaren St Lukes
05.2022 - 05.2023
Cared for patients in a Level Three Trauma and Stroke Center.
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mclaren Macomb
05.2020 - 05.2022
Cared for patients at a Level Two Trauma Center and Stroke Center with a twelve-bed locked-down psychiatric center for patients before their transfer to a psychiatric unit.
Precepted nursing students, new nurses, paramedics, and EMTs.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Residential Care Specialist
Havenwyck Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2022
Provided care to children and adolescents on an impulse control unit.
Provided safety, consistency, respect, positivity, and a therapeutic milieu
Constantly observed for mental status changes and intervened with de-escalation techniques.
Collaborated with the care team to create care plans and interventions to implement to improve patient outcomes.
Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, ensuring open communication and trust.
Improved the living environment by maintaining clean and organized residential spaces for optimal comfort and safety.
Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or off-site activities, promoting accessibility for all residents.
Supported residents in navigating difficult emotional situations through compassionate listening and targeted interventions when appropriate.
Educated residents in the classroom setting specifically to enhance their reading and mathematics abilities.
Specialized in trauma-based care and residents with disabilities.
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