To continue to increase my knowledge and build upon my current skills as a nurse to share my compassion and desire to help others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2021
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2018
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2012
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Pediatric/Urology Nurse Extern
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
Float Pool Nurse Extern
St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02-2019
St Mary's School of Nursing - undefined
St Mary's School of Nursing
05.2009
Marshall University - undefined
Marshall University
05.2009
Skills
Basic life support
Process improvement
Precepting
Teamwork and collaboration
IV management
Patient charting
Patient positioning
HIPAA compliance
Patient advocacy
Infection control
Patient safety
Certification
CPR
BLS
Registered Nurse, WV Board of Registered Nurses
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2021
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2018
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2012
Pediatric/Urology Nurse Extern
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
Float Pool Nurse Extern
St. Mary's Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2009
St Mary's School of Nursing - undefined
St Mary's School of Nursing
Marshall University - undefined
Marshall University
CPR
BLS
Registered Nurse, WV Board of Registered Nurses
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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