Dynamic healthcare professional with over 8 years of experience in emergency response and clinical reasoning. Proven ability to educate patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal care and recovery outcomes. Possesses strong prioritization skills with an emphasis on policies and protocols due to military background.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Blue Water Pain Clinic
Macomb, MI
08.2024 - Current
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal pain management outcomes.
Educated patients on pain management techniques and post-treatment care protocols, enhancing self-management skills.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Henry Ford Health System
Madison Heights, MI
09.2021 - Current
Administer emergency care, ensuring patient stability and comfort during critical situations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Perform and document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Act as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Registered Nurse, Bed Control/ House Supervisor
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
Port Huron, MI
09.2022 - 05.2023
Streamlined patient admission processes, enhancing workflow efficiency within the hospital.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Coordinated daily operations, optimizing workflow and resource allocation across multiple departments.
Conducted regular rounds on all units to assess overall functioning of the department while addressing any issues or concerns that arose.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
Port Huron, MI
02.2014 - 08.2021
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Turning Point
Macomb, MI
10.2014 - 10.2018
Conducted thorough forensic examinations of sexual assault victims to ensure comprehensive medical documentation.
Collaborated with law enforcement and legal teams to provide accurate evidence collection and reporting.
Provided compassionate care and emotional support to patients during trauma-informed assessments.
Educated healthcare staff on best practices for handling sexual assault cases and victim advocacy.
Promoted community awareness of sexual assault issues through participation in public speaking engagements, panel discussions, and other outreach events.
Contributed to increased prosecution rates by providing expert testimony in court regarding evidence obtained during sexual assault exams.
Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Macomb, MI
Skills
Critical Care
Strong clinical judgment
Ventilator and Bipap management
Meditech, Cerner, and Athena knowledge
Emergency response
High level of autonomy
Emergency care
Charge Nurse
Preceptor
Certification
Registered Nurse License - State of Michigan #4704304123
Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska #250804
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
BLS- Basic Life Support
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training - Oakland University 120 didactic and clinical hours.