Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed
Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine
08.2022 - Current
Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Utilized EPIC document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Hospital Center, WVU Medicine
03.2021 - 08.2022
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Family Medicine WVUMedicine
05.2020 - 02.2021
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Physician Services
08.2018 - 12.2019
Provided clinical nursing care
Collected medical history of the patient
Prepared patients for exams
Assisted the doctor or nurse practitioner with procedures
Administered vaccinations
Performed additional nursing duties.
Special Education Teacher
Middle And High School Students
09.2003 - 06.2008
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laurel College
Morgantown, WV
05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL
06.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2002
Skills
Team Player
Organization
Excellent Communication
Time Management
Fast and Effective Assessment Skills
Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in an emergency situation
Ability to manage nursing care solutions as listed in patient's care plan
Assisting Physicians
Patient Assessments
Wound Care
EMR Systems
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Caregiving Skills
Medication Administration
Charting and Recording
Certification
American Heart Association BLS Provider/CRR & AED Certification
Clinical Care Social Worker and LVAD Social Worker at WVU Medicine-Ruby Memorial HospitalClinical Care Social Worker and LVAD Social Worker at WVU Medicine-Ruby Memorial Hospital