Meticulous and hardworking registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in caring attentively for patients. Elevates work to a personal connection through exceptional attention to detail. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse PACU
Special Ops Staffing
Dallas, Texas
08.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
PRN
Registered Nurse (PACU)
Texas Health Resource Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington, Texas
07.2001 - 05.2023
Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments, and documented care activities.
Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
Dressed, cleaned, and redressed wound and incision areas.
Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability.
Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
Met post-surgical patient needs, monitored catheters, and handled personal hygiene tasks.
Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary health-care personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Aya Healthcare
Fontana, California
09.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Nurse
Registered Nurse (PACU) (PRN)
Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital of Arlington
Arlington, Texas
06.2010 - 01.2022
PACU (PRN)
Travel Registered Nurse (PACU)
Eminent Travel Agency
Nashville, TN
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
MN, USA
02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX, USA
12.2005
Associate Degree - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS, USA
12.1998
Skills
Critical Thinker
Exceptional Communication Skills
Companionship and Emotional Support
Professionalism
Patient Assessments and Management
Cultural Awareness
Time Management
IV Management and Medication administration
Patient education
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Register Nurse PACU
Special Ops Staffing
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse (PACU)
Eminent Travel Agency
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse (PACU) (PRN)
Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital of Arlington