Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Davids Medical Center – PCU/Telemetry/EP
10.2024 - Current
Work with patients on cardiac monitors, NSTEMI observation and management, stroke observation and management
Work with diverse medical devices such as feeding pumps, IV pumps, PCA pumps, telemetry monitors, chest tubes, and suction devices
Management of set or titratable drips (Insulin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Heparin, Protonix, Nitroglycerin, Lasix)
Assess patient pain status and facilitate effective pain management techniques
3:1 ratio on PCU (4:1 max), 5:1 ration on Telemetry (6:1 max)
DIEP nurse: Q1 skin flap assessments, TSTAT/Vioptix monitoring, and doppler checks if in place; Q2 drain stripping/drainage; educate patients on proper “t-rex” ambulation positioning; communicate with surgical team on complications/updates; manage postop supplemental oxygen; keep room/environment warm to enhance circulation postop (e.g., bearhugger)
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Plano - ICU Stepdown
01.2023 - 10.2024
Work with patients on cardiac monitors, various spinal surgeries, NSTEMI observation, stroke observation and management, and performing peritoneal dialysis
Work with diverse medical devices such as feeding pumps, IV pumps, PCA pumps, telemetry monitors, chest tubes, and suction devices
Management of set or titratable drips (Insulin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Heparin, Argatroban, Protonix, Sandostatin)
Assess patient pain status and facilitate effective pain management techniques
5:1 ratio
Relief Charge Nurse: 33 bed unit, create staff schedule for oncoming shift, delegate nurses and techs on appropriate tasks, critical thinking, provided support to all staff, personally check patient lines and drains to maintain hospital standards, greet new admissions and assist nurse and tech assigned with getting patient settled
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
PRN Student RN Tech
Select Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - 01.2023
Responsible for assisting patients with basic personal care and mobility needs Report directly to nursing staff of any abnormal vital signs, patient requests, and anything of concern
Assisted patients with personal care, such as bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care
Delivered meals and snacks, feeding patients who were unable to feed themselves, and documenting oral intake
Utilized medical devices: Hoyer lift, Sara steady, wheelchair, sliding board
Turned, repositioned, and cleaned patients at least once per shift and more as needed
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dallas County Community College
Dallas, TX
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
05.2020
Skills
Administration of Blood Products
Palliative and pain management
Wound care
Critical Thinking
Care of Drains/Tubes (ie, Hemovac, JP, PEG, wound vac, etc)
Management of set or titratable drips
Inter/Intraprofessional Communication
Management of Artificial Surgical Airways (Tracheal)