Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams, with 14+ years of extensive experience in healthcare.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse -Regional Supplemental Staffing
Luminis Health
Annapolis, MD
07.2023 - Current
Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings, adapting quickly to varying patient needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans and continuity of care.
Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to new units, policies, and procedures within the float pool setting.
Assisted in training new staff members on protocols and best practices for patient management.
Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and promoting adherence to clinical standards.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals across departments for coordinated care delivery.
Travel Nurse
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, VA
03.2022 - 07.2023
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel Nurse
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
11.2021 - 02.2022
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Travel Nurse
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
Washington, DC
05.2020 - 08.2021
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner MedConnect System
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Registered Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
02.2014 - 02.2020
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness.
Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
Charge nurse on postpartum unit. Oversaw average of 15-30 patients per shift.
Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Shared Governance Chair - Unit-based committee consisting of nurses and patient care technicians who address and discuss concerns that can improve quality and safety, patient satisfaction and overall working environment.
Social Committee Chair- responsible for planning and coordinating social activities in order to improve the social environment of the workplace and encourage collaborative action to help create a sense of togetherness among staff.
Charge Nurse
Clinton Nursing and Rehabilitation
Clinton, MD
01.2013 - 01.2014
Oversaw and managed 15 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Responsible for conducting daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility.
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned comply with the written policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members.
Report significant issues to the supervisor.
Dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
Emergency Room Technician
Doctors Community Hospital
Lanham, MD
05.2012 - 02.2013
Emergency Room technical support for physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.
Assists the RNs and MDs in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy and IV starts, performing 12 lead EKGs, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performing Point of Care Testing, performing wound care, inserting Foley catheters, obtaining lab specimens and documenting all care/procedures provided.
Assists the Emergency Physician with technical support such as suturing simple lacerations.
Assists the MD with physical exams, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Applies a variety of orthopedic splints and fits patients for crutches.
Cleans equipment and workspace.
Recognizes equipment malfunctions and refers for repair.
Stocks supplies.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD, United States
Masters of Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Clinical Nurse Preceptor
Patient safety/education
Direct patient care
Patient education
Conflict Management
EPIC EMR software
Medication and IV administration
Charge Nurse
Shared Governance Committee Chair
Patient and family advocacy
Venipuncture/ blood draw expert
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2012 - Present
Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association