Experienced registered offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, FL
11.2019 - Current
Monitor 1 to 2 post anesthesia cardiac, orthopedic, general surgery, urology, otorhinolaryngology and cosmetic surgery patients.
Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Empower patients to care for themselves upon discharge through adequate education.
Prioritize patient safety and pain management during recovery.
Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully document findings.
Manage care from admission to discharge.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
North Okaloosa Medical Center
Crestview, FL
06.2018 - 11.2019
Assessed and managed 6 acutely ill patients during shift
Provided direct quality care per nursing care plan
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members and patients to coordinate care, develop goals, and assess progress.
Monitored EKG changes.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Certified Phlebotomist
White-Wilson Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
09.2017 - 05.2018
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Performed phlebotomy on patients across lifespan from newborn to geriatric.
Performed up to 35 venipunctures per shift in outpatient setting.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Medical Scribe Assistant
White-Wilson Medical Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
07.2015 - 06.2016
Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts.
Supported clinical tasks such joint injections and physical assessment.
Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
Used Greenway to input information into computerized patient record system.
Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
Certified Phlebotomist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
09.2013 - 07.2015
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Performed up to 25 venipunctures per shift in acute care setting.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Averaged turn-around-time of less than 10 minutes for STAT lab draws.
Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Staff Nurse – Medical & Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Baptist HospitalStaff Nurse – Medical & Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Baptist Hospital