Experienced Registered Nurse with over 7 years in high-acuity environments. Expertise in advanced cardiac life support and patient education, delivering optimal care through effective communication and leadership. Focused on improving patient outcomes by fostering collaboration and applying critical thinking in assessments and treatment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bryan Health, East Campus
Lincoln, NE
03.2021 - Current
Delivered direct patient care in high-acuity intensive care settings.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams, ensuring timely interventions.
Administered medications and IV therapies per established protocols.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management strategies.
Trained and mentored new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices, fostering a competent and confident team.
Maintained accurate patient records within electronic health systems.
Responded swiftly to code blue situations for advanced cardiac life support.
Registered Nurse Long term acute care
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
LIncoln, NE
06.2019 - 03.2021
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatments, medications, nutrition and self-care techniques.
Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and discharge processes.
Assisted in wound care management, ensuring adherence to infection control practices.
Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjusted plan of care accordingly.
Utilized critical thinking skills when managing challenging situations within the clinical environment.
Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies for patient care.
Supervised and mentored new staff members in providing compassionate evidence-based nursing care.
Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
Lincoln, NE
07.2016 - 10.2019
Assisted in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological impairments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate rehabilitative services.
Assessed patients to determine rehabilitation needs, developed individualized treatment plans and provided education on lifestyle modifications.
Educated patients and families on rehabilitation procedures and safety protocols.
Coordinated communication between therapy staff, family members and other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care plan.
Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in patient conditions.
Reported any changes in patient's condition immediately to the attending physician or nurse supervisor.
Operated ventilators and respiratory support equipment effectively.