Reliable, motivated and patient-oriented registered nurse with one full year of bedside experience; Developed strong clinical judgement in order to properly prioritize, manage time, and problem solve in a clinical setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD
03.2023 - Current
Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Server
Milky Way Restaurant
Fort Loudon
04.2014 - 01.2023
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags
Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Server
Rockne's
Kent
08.2019 - 04.2022
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages
Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and notified kitchen prior to arrival of large groups
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Registered Nurse Extern
Fulton County Medical Center
McConnellsburg
06.2020 - 08.2020
Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Nursing, Bachelor of Science -
Kent State University
05.2022
Skills
Patient assessments and vitals
Privacy and confidentiality
EMR / EHR
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Healthcare team collaboration
Patient and family education
Professional development
IV and venipuncture
Monitoring hemodynamics
Infection control measures
Continuity of care
Pain management
Wound treatment
Preoperative checklists
Medication administration
End of life care
Volunteer Experience
12/01/15, 12/01/18, St. Stephen Catholic Church, Volunteered to wrap donated Christmas gifts for families in need each December
05/01/17, 05/01/17, Fulton County Community, Helped to organize and manage a 5K color run for the local/surrounding area
06/01/13, 06/01/13, Camp Cadet, Worked in the kitchen as a volunteer for the week long Camp Cadet event
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Meritus Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Extern
Fulton County Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Server
Rockne's
08.2019 - 04.2022
Server
Milky Way Restaurant
04.2014 - 01.2023
Nursing, Bachelor of Science -
Kent State University
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