Experienced healthcare professional with a proven history in advanced nursing positions. Consistently delivers positive patient outcomes and improves care delivery. Acknowledged for successful collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and ability to adapt to changing healthcare landscapes. Specializes in advanced clinical assessments and prioritizing patient-centered care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Arkansas Urology
01.2023 - Current
Provided education for patients and families on urological disease management, treatment options, and preventative measures.
Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practice and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Streamlined communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care both in the clinic and in the hospital setting in an on-call capacity
Managed complex caseloads, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse health needs.
Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior staff members and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
Registered RN
Johnson Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 09.2022
Provision of primary nursing care for critically ill patients to include but not limited to: frequent vital sign assessment, management of vasoactive critical intravenous infusions, ventilator management, management of patients requiring bipap and high-flow oxygen delivery.
Specialized care for patient’s s/p coronary artery intervention, pacemaker placement, and patients requiring airway management after surgery. Organizing and coordinating patient care with Physicians, RN Case Coordinators, Physical Therapists, and Dietary Management.
Registered RN II
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2021
Primary Care for critically ill patients to include but not limited to: frequent vital sign assessment, management of vasoactive critical intravenous infusions, ventilator management, management of patients requiring bipap and high-flow oxygen delivery.
Specialized care for patient’s s/p coronary artery intervention, pacemaker placement, and patients requiring airway management after surgery. Organizing and coordinating patient care with Physicians, RN Case Coordinators, Physical Therapists, and Dietary Management.
Registered Nurse CRNIII
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2011 - 09.2015
Specialized nursing care for outpatient interventional radiology and interventional cardiology services to include but not limited to: placement of infusaports, gastrostomy tubes, liver/ bone marrow/ thyroid biopsies, myelograms, lumbar punctures, coronary/ peripheral artery/ carotid stents, diagnostic angiography, atrial flutter/fibrillation Ablations, placement of automatic internal cardiac defibrillators, permanent pacemaker placement, cardioversions and transesophageal echocardiograms. Post operative care consisting of monitoring of vital signs post general and conscious sedation.
Monitoring of procedure site, medication administration, post operative education in relation to procedure for patient and family, coordinating discharge planning with doctor and patient. As CRN III act in role of charge nurse directing patient flow through unit, assisting co-workers in patient care, planning and performing education for staff, perform competency checks annually for staff in CPRU.
Registered Nurse II
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
01.2007 - 08.2011
Specialized nursing care for critically ill cardiovascular and pulmonary patients, As well as caring for overflow intensive care patients. Cardiovascular Critical care duties to include caring for patients post myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure exacerbation, pre and post coronary artery bypass grafting, pre and post valve replacement/repair surgery, pre and post atrial fibrillation/flutter ablation, placement of automatic internal cardiac defibrillators, permanent cardiac pacemakers, carotid endarterectomy, femoral-popliteal bypass, pre and post thorocotomy.
Focused comprehensive assessment of critically ill patients, titration of critical drips, medication administration, assist with physical and occupational therapy, managing patient care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, intra-aortic balloon pump assistance, and renal dialysis. Assisting with bedside procedures such as chest tube placement, emergent intubation, balloon pump placement and discontinuation, pulling femoral sheaths post cardiac stent Placement, bedside transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions well as bedside bronchoscopy and endoscopy/colonoscopy. Facilitated discharge planning for patient along with social work, case coordination and doctors. Provided discharge teaching for patients and families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Downey High School
Modesto, CA
06.1999
Masters of Nursing Science - FNP
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2019
Diploma - Nursing
Baptist School of Nursing and Allied Health
Little Rock, AR
12.2006
Skills
Clear and concise communication skills
Effective team leadership
Analytical thinking in clinical settings
ACLS and BLS Certified
Experienced in managing patient data across multiple EHR systems: Meditec, Cerner, Epic, and Athena
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