Hard working, compassionate critical nurse with 30 years of experience including critical care, COVID crisis response, Medical Surgical, Clinical Coordination, Cancer Institute infusion, Manager- physician practice and Intermediate ICU
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, MICU
Apella Health Care System
01.2023 - Current
Managed multiple priorities effectively within a high-stress environment, maintaining timely completion of tasks without compromising quality of care for assigned 2-3 patients per shift.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans, promoting optimal patient recovery.
Mentored new nurses in the MICU, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing their clinical skills.
Vaccination Registered Nurse
Jogan Health
01.2022 - 10.2022
Administered Covid vaccinations to pediatric and adult populations in Oregon, servicing 50-100 clients/day. Appointed as a Lead RN, assisting Site Lead with maintaining clinical operational protocol, staff orientation, education, and disciplinary protocols for 20-30 healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Healthcare
03.2009 - 02.2022
Various roles appointed in this organization including, RN Covid Crisis Response, Manager-Physician Practice (20 team members), Acute RN- Intermediate ICU (2:1 ratio), RN Clinical Coordinator- Ambulatory, RN Infusion- Cancer Institute (6-8 patients/daily), and Acute RN – Medical-Surgical ICU (2:1 ratio).
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
08.2000
Cum Laude Graduate
Associate's Degree - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
12.1995
Honors Graduate
Skills
Compassionate care
Clinical judgment
Critical thinking
Intravenous therapy
Reliable and responsible
Emergency interventions
Interpersonal communication
Certification
ACLS instructor
BLS instructor
PALS instructor
CCRN
CRRT
Heart/ACS certified
NIHSS / Stroke certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MICU - Apella Health Care System
01.2023 - Current
Vaccination Registered Nurse - Jogan Health
01.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse - Prisma Healthcare
03.2009 - 02.2022
University of South Carolina Upstate - Associate's Degree, Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate - Bachelor's of Science, Nursing