Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record in direct patient care and emergency response. Skilled in conducting thorough patient assessments and implementing individualized care plans, enhancing the overall patient experience while ensuring safety and satisfaction.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 5 Months
Baxter Healthcare | 01.2023 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Administered emergency care to patients in critical condition, ensuring timely interventions.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
Registered Nurse
7 Months
Washington Regional Medical Center | 06.2022 - 01.2023
Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved accuracy and efficiency.
Fostered professional development and adherence to best practices to facilitate patient care.
Triaged patients at a level II trauma center, prioritizing the needs of more critical patients.
Registered Nurse
5 Years 11 Months
Baxter Healthcare | 07.2016 - 06.2022
Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
Trained staff on new healthcare technologies, improving operational workflows and patient outcomes.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
4 Years 11 Months
St. Jude Children's Hospital | 08.2011 - 07.2016
Worked with protocols to make sure patient care aligned with the strict guidelines of the patient's individualized protocol treatment plan.
Practiced infection control efforts, implementing protocols that reduced hospital-acquired infections significantly, especially working in an environment with immunosuppressed patients.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Clinic experience, working closely with Dr. Wayne Furman and Nancy Bailey, Nurse Practitioner, in the Solid Tumor Clinic.
Registered Nurse
10 Years 3 Months
Methodist University Hospital | 03.2001 - 06.2011
Primarily participated in bedside patient care of Emergency room patients with varying acuity levels.
Prioritized care and interventions of critical patients, including conscious sedation, rapid sequence intubations, and time sensitive stroke patients.
Worked closely with collaborating departments to ensure streamlined care and seamless transitions to other departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi County Community College | Blytheville, AR | 5 2002