Motivated, supportive, and patient-oriented Registered Nurse with a focus on meeting the emotional needs of patients and enhancing their overall quality of life. Possesses strong patient advocacy skills and is committed to adapting to any situation within the healthcare team. Efficient team player driven to collaborate with colleagues to successfully complete tasks and achieve shared goals for each child.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Truman W. Smith Children’s Care Center
Gladwater, TX
06.2024 - 12.2024
Conducted thorough resident assessments to identify changes in condition, and using non-verbal cues from children who cannot communicate.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and EBP when caring for children who have G-Tubes/GJ-Tubes or trachs.
Collaborated with respiratory therapist, CNAs and FNP to achieve a care plan based on current needs for each child.
Knowledge over seizures and preventing or caring for a child when they have a seizure.
Wound care, trach/vent care, and G-Tube/GJ-Tube care knowledge.
Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Pine Tree Nursing Lodge Center
Longview, TX
02.2018 - 07.2018
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as, Diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and Muscular Dystrophy
Provided minimal to full assistance with patients who had limited to no mobility in activities of daily living
Assisted wound care nurse with daily treatments
Acute Rehab Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Texhoma Christan Care Center
Wichita Falls, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
Provided patient safety and maintained aseptic technique to reduce occurrence of infections and illnesses
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake and output to achieve patient centered goals
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
Assisted wound care nurse with daily treatments and dressing changes
Assisted Licensed Vocational Nurses and Charge Nurses in emergent situations
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
04.2024
Associate of Arts -
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
05.2022
Skills
Medication and IV administration
High emotional intelligence
Seizure care knowledge
Wound care knowledge
Companionship and Emotional Support
Promoting Healthy Habits
Tracheostomy care
Treatment Planning
Pediatric assessment
G-Tube/GJ-Tube knowledge
Patient and family advocacy
Clinical judgment
Certification
RN- Registered Nurse
BLS - Basic Life Support certified
Professionalreferences
Haley Clinton, RN, Past-Coworker, Truman W. Smith Gladewater tx, (903) 646-6395
Steffanie Stevenson, ADON, RN Truman W. Smith (903) 917-7367
Kimberly Powell, Human Resources Manager, Boss Crane, Longview, TX, (903) 806-9393
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