Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center/SnapNurse
Monroe, LA
01.2022 - 05.2022
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Traveling ICU Registered Nurse
Appalachian Regional Hospital/Favorite Healthcare
Hazard, KY
09.2021 - 11.2021
Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult ICU patients.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Provided targeted care and treatment to patients.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Traveling RN Vaccinator
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Malden & Poplar Bluff, MO
04.2021 - 05.2021
Administered Covid 19 vaccinations to community.
Developed team communications and information for meetings
Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Laredo Specialty Hospital /Krucial Staffing
Laredo, TX
08.2020 - 01.2021
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for Covid 19 adult, and geriatric ICU patients.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy
Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments
Provided targeted care and treatment to Covid patients
ICU Nurse
Arkansas Continue Care Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
07.2018 - 03.2020
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Cared for patients in 9-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Registered Nurse ICU
Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center
Kennett, MO
09.2012 - 06.2018
Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while in ICU
Communicated with patient and family regarding care, tests and medications so that they were well-informed
Worked closely with other medical staff, including physicians to determine individualized plans of care for each patient
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Delegated staff nurse duties
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Collected , tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
Ordered lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Registered Nurse Med Surg
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center:
Dyersburg, TN
07.2008 - 09.2012
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Assisted patients with daily functions
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for patients per shift
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
Collected , tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Followed infection control procedures
Closely monitored acute conditions
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN
2008
Skills
Thorough physical assessments
Patient/family focused
Problem resolution capability
High level of autonomy
Professional bedside manner
Treatment plan monitoring
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Qualified critical care nurse
Pre- and post-surgical care
IV drug therapy management
Critical care nursing
Strategic decision-making
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification