Accomplished, passionate, and dynamic Cardiothoracic Registered Nurse at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. With more than 10 years of experience, I am an expert in developing and executing care plans, managing cross-functional teams, serving critical care patients, and delivering optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
08.2024 - Current
Provides care for surgical patients throughout experiencing Congenital Heart Defects
Surgical population include those having cardiac defects and other abnormalities of the chest
Performance of caused assessment, cardiac monitoring, and preparation for cardiothoracic procedures. Procedures include Norwoods, Complete heart transplants, lung and liver transplants, aortic dissection procedures, ventricular assist device placement and concerns with blood flow
Performs as a circulator for diverse populations, mainly services of children under the age of 18 years old
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse
New York, NY
12.2020 - 08.2024
Intensive Care Unit Nurse caring for patients across lifespans experiencing acute critical illnesses, Intubation and Sedation, Medication Management, Wound care, Cardiac issues including heart failure, Infectious disease processes, Renal issues, Neurology and post traumatic problems
Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Neurological Intensive Care Unit
Improved Intensive Care readmission rates by 45%
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, design and develop care plans to achieve the best patient outcomes
Portfolio management, implementation of operational growth strategies, conflict resolution, analytical skills and business impact
Assignments: Miami Valley, Dayton, OH, November 2020-January 2021
NYP Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, March 2021-May 2021
Brookdale University, Brooklyn, NY, September 2021-May 2023
Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, August 2023-December 2023
Ascension St. Vincent, Indianapolis, IN, February 2024-July 2024
Registered Nurse
Bons Secours Mercy Health System
Cincinnati, OH
10.2017 - 12.2020
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse, Emergency Medical Care, Medical-Surgical Nursing, caring for patients across lifespans experiencing acute critical illnesses, Intubation and Sedation, Medication Management, Wound care, Cardiac issues including heart failure, Infectious disease processes, Renal issues, Neurology and post traumatic problems
Provide leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to grow the organization and ensure financial growth
Worked to decrease Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia, which affects 20-40% of patients and increases ICU stays
Improved KPIs and act as a liaison, managing relationships with clients, stakeholders, and third-party vendors
Perform risk management and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
11.2016 - 06.2017
Long Term Acute Care, caring for patients across lifespans experiencing acute critical illnesses, Wound care, Cardiac issues including heart failure, Infectious disease processes, Renal issues, Neurology and post traumatic problems, Medically complex treatments such as trachea and ventilation weaning
Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
09.2013 - 04.2017
Caring for patients across lifespans experiencing nephrology issues, Operating a dialysis machine, cannulating fistulas or grafts and monitoring patients’ response to hemodialysis treatment, Providing direct care of patients with renal disease and educating patients as needed, Researching the effectiveness of treatment modalities and the impact of nursing practice on patient outcomes, Encouraging safety and improving the quality of life
Education
Master of Business Administration - Marketing and Innovation Through Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Leadership Development
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
10.2020
Master of Science Degree - Nursing, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
12.2018
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2012
Skills
Proficient in Clinical Skills
JAVA
Use of Case Analysis
Strategic Management
Scientific Expertise
Pathophysiology of the Human Body
Medication Management
Market Research
KOL Engagement
Emergency Response
Licensed RN
Innovation strategies
Data Analytics Ability
Evaluation of Patient Outcomes
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse
12.2020 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Bons Secours Mercy Health System
10.2017 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2017
Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Clinic Inc.
09.2013 - 04.2017
Master of Business Administration - Marketing and Innovation Through Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Leadership Development
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Science Degree - Nursing, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Coordinator – Program Manager at Children’s for Children Early Education and Care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterCoordinator – Program Manager at Children’s for Children Early Education and Care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Clinical Business Manager-Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterClinical Business Manager-Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Assistant Vice President of Operations at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterAssistant Vice President of Operations at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center