Progressive Care Charge Nurse with a focus on enhancing patient safety and quality care. Proficient in managing high-pressure situations and coordinating interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans. Dedicated to patient education and mentoring new nursing staff to promote professional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Progressive Care Charge Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, Indiana
01.2026 - Current
Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Progressive Care Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
02.2025 - 01.2026
Monitored patient conditions daily in the progressive care unit to ensure optimal outcomes.
Administered prescribed medications and treatments per healthcare provider directives.
Assessed and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
Assessed patient conditions and behaviors, providing timely updates to supervising physicians to inform clinical decisions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient-centered care plans, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
Educated patients and families on diagnoses and care procedures to improve engagement in their care.
Provided consistent emotional support to patients throughout their recovery process.
Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices effectively.
Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies.
Medical Surgical Nurse
HCA Aventura and Medical Center
05.2022 - 02.2025
Deliver patient-centered care in a 40-bed unit
Administer medication, perform physical examination of patients, deliver IVs
Documented and evaluated patient symptoms, developed treatment plans with physicians and interdisciplinary team to ensure high quality care
Educated patients and families on prognosis to enhance understanding and engagement in care
Ensure compliance with infection prevention procedures and hospital safety guidelines
Managed resources for nursing unit to ensure optimal patient care
Provided guidance and support to nurses, trained new hires, and addressed patient-related questions to foster collaborative care
Education
Associate of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Azure College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09-2026
Skills
Patient assessment
Care plan development
Patient documentation
Infection control
Emergency response
Team collaboration
Staff training
Critical thinking
Patient education
Communication skills
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) – Active Multistate License # 9596316 Issued: 2023-03-18 Life Support (BLS & ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) Issued: 2024-06-20 Covid-19 Contact Tracer – John Hopkins University Issued: 2020-06
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Shalom Community Church (SCC), Leader, 2022, Present, Worship Team
Elim Baptist Church, Leader, Miami, FL, 2010, 2019, Assist in Children Ministry, Worship leader, Youth Ministry vice president
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse-Progressive Care at CHI St. Vincent InfirmaryRegistered Nurse, Charge Nurse-Progressive Care at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse III, Cardiac Surgery Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at University of Maryland Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Clinical Nurse III, Cardiac Surgery Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at University of Maryland Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Progressive Care Nurse at Greenview Regional HospitalRegistered Nurse, Telemetry/Progressive Care Nurse at Greenview Regional Hospital