Compassionate nurse offering 26 years of patient care, advocacy, and leadership in a variety of healthcare areas. Successful in developing strong patient rapport and exceptional patient care. Well organized to manage patient needs
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Clinical Coach
Bethesda North Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
11.2021 - Current
Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and other members of patient's care team to provide quality patient care throughout perioperative period.
Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Staff Nurse and Clinical Coach
Bethesda North Inpatient Endoscopy Unit
04.2017 - 11.2021
Primary role as preoperative nurse for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Responsible for keeping doctors on time in very fast paced unit while maintaining safe patient.
Recovery room nurse. Proficient with taking 2-3 patients in quick paced recovery setting. Keen assessment skills utilized with patients experiencing difficulty with recovery. Critical thinking and good communication with team members when difficult situations occurred
Clinical coach to all new team members learning to prepare patients for all endoscopic procedures.
Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, Clinical Coach
Bethesda North Labor And Delivery
04.1999 - 04.2017
Delegated staff nurse duties and acted as role model to team. Evaluated staffing requirements, floor assignments, and organized unit activities to maintain safe and efficient unit.
Provided care, emotional support, and education to pregnant women undergoing vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
Assisted healthcare providers with obstetrical surgical procedures by circulating in operating room for cesarean sections, dissection and curettage, and tubal ligation.
Charge Nurse at Surgery Surgical Care Affiliates/Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery CenterCharge Nurse at Surgery Surgical Care Affiliates/Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery Center