Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in high stress environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, care coordination, and emergency response.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Hannibal, MO
02.2022 - Current
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
Educated patients and families on health management strategies and treatment options.
Trained and mentored new nursing staff on unit procedures and best practices.
Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, fostering professional growth and development while enhancing competency levels.
LPN from 2022-2024, resumed duties as RN May 2024 to present
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Centurion Health Services, MHM
Bowling Green, MO
10.2013 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Trained new nursing staff in corrections protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient safety standards.
Worked with Department of Corrections staff to ensure safety of staff and patients.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Utilized de-escalation practice with violent or behavorial patients.
LPN from 2013-2024, resumed as RN May of 2024.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hannibal LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO
05-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hannibal Lagrange University
Hannibal, MO
08-2013
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Wound care
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Advance life support (PALS) certification
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit at University Hospitals- Ahuja Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Step Down Unit at University Hospitals- Ahuja Medical Center