Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Upland, PA
01.2024 - Current
Conducted thorough assessments of critically ill patients to develop individualized care plans that addressed their unique needs.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering compassionate environment.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in ICU care, promoting culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Travel Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne Beach, FL
08.2023 - 12.2023
Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
Championed culture of continuous improvement within department by consistently seeking feedback from colleagues and incorporating constructive suggestions into daily practice.
Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
04.2023 - 07.2023
Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Continuously updated clinical knowledge through participation in professional development opportunities such as conferences and seminars, applying new learnings to improve patient outcomes on step-down unit.
Reduced readmission rates for patients with chronic conditions through comprehensive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Trauma/Surg/Neuro
Saint Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
4 2021 - 04.2023
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Precepting novice nurses
Hyperbaric Oxygen Brain Injury Treatment (HOBIT) trained and cared patients during trial
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy trained and well versed
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Assisted in development of evidence-based protocols for management of complex medical conditions, leading to better clinical outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
PALMS WEST HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 01.2022
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
The Waterford
08.2018 - 11.2020
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families as well as openly listen to questions and concerns throughout care process.
Critical thinking skills; ability to address emergency situations and come up with effective solutions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Highly organized; collects and regularly update patient information.
Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
Nursing Assistant III
Jupiter Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2017
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
01.2019 - 12.2021
Associate degree of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
03.2018 - 2019.08
Skills
Patient and family advocacyundefined
Accomplishments
Evidence Based Practice Committee
Trained Preceptor
Certification
(BLS) Basic Life Support Certification – current
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Crozer Chester Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Holmes Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
PALMS WEST HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
01.2019 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
The Waterford
08.2018 - 11.2020
Associate degree of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
03.2018 - 2019.08
Nursing Assistant III
Jupiter Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2017
Critical Care Registered Nurse Trauma/Surg/Neuro
Saint Mary's Medical Center
4 2021 - 04.2023
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