Experienced BSN professional with 17 years of hands-on patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a postitive attitude and commitment to continuous learing and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Registered Nurse
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department
09.2022 - Current
VFC (Vaccines For Children) Coordinator
Responsible for the day to day operation of the VFC program and storage and handling of VFC vaccines
Implements federal requirements, as well as provide support for VFC providers across the district
Oversees VFC providers and their adherence to CDC, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and Local Health Department (LHD) requirements, including processing enrollments, vaccine orders, return/waste reports, performing site visits for compliance, quality improvement visits, etc
Staff training
Reviews supporting documents, reviewing and approving for accuracy
Updates Immunization manual, standing orders, signed by the Medical Director, reviewed yearly
Adheres to and implements Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations
Monitors storage units to ensure that VFC vaccine potency is maintained
Routine review and accessibility of temperature data
Follows federal requirements for documenting vaccines
Chart audits
Identification of any indicators of fraud and abuse
Reducing disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention
Increase vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts
Physician Substitute RN
Octapharma Plasma
12.2021 - 09.2022
Peformed medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures
Determined donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with center physician
Provided limited emergency care
Conducted evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors
Maintained communication logs regarding suitability
Reviewed normal and abnormal blood tests to determine suitability
Counseled donors with abnormal test results and defered them accordingly
Correctional Registered Nurse
Kalamazoo County Jail
09.2020 - 12.2021
Exercised independent judgment calls in selecting an appropriate course of action
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs
Provided direct patient care to inmates
Coordinated doctor call
Medical information gathering for inmates for care coordination with other facilities
STD counseling and testing
COVID 19 vaccination administration
Conducted health assessments to monitor inmate wellness and identify potential medical issues
Led emergency response efforts, coordinating with law enforcement personnel during critical incidents
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Surgery Center of Kalamazoo
05.2008 - 09.2020
Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications, and discharge instructions
Participated in education in-services
Participated in nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatments, and maintained patient flow in the operating room
Assessed patients prior to surgery and alleviated their concerns
Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment for a variety of procedures
Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection
Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment
Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons
Collected and labeled specimens to be transported to the lab for testing
Audit charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Credentialing department coordinator
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
06.2012 - 05.2013
Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Made sure trauma rooms were set up for possible trauma cases
Took report from the emergency room
Assisted surgical teams by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment for a variety of procedures
Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing
Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste
Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations
Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery
Coordinated patient care throughout surgical procedures, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency
Monitored vital signs and maintained sterile environments to prevent infection risks during surgeries
Surgical Technician
Surgery Center of Kalamazoo
05.2006 - 05.2008
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during ophthalmology, orthopedic, plastic, and ENT surgical procedures
Maintained a sterile field
Maintained documentation of post-operative instrument reconciliations and protocols for quality care
Handled numerous sanitization tasks for surgical sites by cleaning and sterilizing, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing items effectively
Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies, then arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
Safe handling of specimens
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goshen College
Goshen, IN
02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
2008
Skills
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Multitasking ability
Analytical
Medical documentation
Reliability
Emotional support
Effective communication
Human trafficking awareness
Specimen collection
Patient care coordination
Quality Improvement
Basic Life Support certification
Vital sign monitoring
Excellent knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique
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