Versatile healthcare professional skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care across multiple specialties. Expertise in critical assessments, medication administration, and collaborative care planning directly contributes to improved patient recovery and satisfaction. Strong commitment to maintaining high standards of care while adapting to the evolving needs of patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
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1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Mercy Health
Springfield, OH
10.2025 - Current
Assessed patient status utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to ensure comprehensive care
Collected vital signs, administered IV medications, and assessed patient condition to inform ongoing care
Implementing clinical nursing interventions
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures
Applied a broad range of medical skills across multiple specialties to enhance patient treatment
Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dayton VA Medical Center
Dayton, OH
12.2023 - 10.2025
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Administered controlled narcotics to patients following physician prescriptions in a clinical setting.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures to enhance patient recovery.
Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences to inform personalized care plans.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Private Duty Nurse
Children's Home Care
Dayton, OH
12.2022 - 12.2023
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts with accuracy and completeness.
Facilitated IV set-ups for administration of fluids and medications: validated solutions, analyzed infusion sites, monitored IV function and patient comfort, and terminated IV as ordered by MD.
Perform phlebotomy - analyze patients, look over the requisition form for requested tests, and set equipment, draw blood from patients and take the blood specimens to the laboratory to prepare for testing.
Observed, recorded, and reported symptoms indicating changes in patient condition to Case Manager for timely interventions.
Adhere to strict aseptic technique when performing required treatments.
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Assisted in patient rehabilitation according to medical care plan by encouraging self-sufficiency in performing activities of daily living.
Supervise certified nursing assistants and other non-licensed nursing professionals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa Springfield Health and Rehabilitation
Springfield, OH
04.2022 - 09.2022
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts with accuracy and completeness.
Provided comprehensive patient care, including vital sign assessments, wound dressing, and catheterization to support overall patient health.
Executed wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, and catheter insertions with precision, contributing to optimal patient recovery.
Perform measures to record patients' vital signs - height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, and respiration.
Observe, record and report symptoms that indicate changes in the condition of the patient to the Case Manager.
Assessed effectiveness of nursing interventions in patient care settings, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Provided proper care and time when installing, emptying and cleaning patient's catheter bags.
Documented patient information accurately to ensure effective care planning and management of patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
02.2021 - 03.2022
Coordinated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance continuity of care across settings.
Monitored respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to ensure timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations to support effective pain management and patient comfort.
Collected and documented vital signs and input/output measurements to track patient health.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eaglewood Village
Springfield, OH
11.2017 - 01.2021
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Adjusted care plans rapidly in response to changing patient needs, ensuring optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Perform measures to record patients' vital signs - height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, and respiration.
Followed strict aseptic technique during treatments.
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Provided proper care and time when installing, emptying and cleaning patient's catheter bags.
Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the medical care plan by encouraging patients to help themselves within their own capabilities in performing activities of daily living.
Provided comfort and counseling to patients and families during care process, enhancing emotional support.
Supervise certified nursing assistants and other non-licensed nursing professionals.
Delivered compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients, addressing emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
License Practical Nurse (PRN-TIME)
Heartland Health Care Center
Springfield, OH
08.2017 - 11.2017
Managed complex medical conditions through diligent monitoring and collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing customized care plans that addressed individual needs and improved health outcomes.
Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or crisis, fostering resilience and coping skills for long-term success in recovery.
Provided insights during interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance treatment plan effectiveness for individual cases presented in rounds.
Established strong rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries as a trusted healthcare provider.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
State Tested Nurse Assistant
Heartland Health Care Center
Springfield, OH
04.2017 - 08.2017
Highly motivated STNA governed the basic needs and rehabilitation care for patients and their families in various constructive ways to create a positive environment for healing. Assisted patients with the basic activities of daily living such as bathing, hair care, shaving, dental and nail care.
Provided patient hygiene by assisting with bathing, dressing, hair grooming and nail trimming.
Responded to patient call signals and intercom systems to address needs promptly.
Encouraged activity, including routine exercise, range of motion, and ambulation to maintain flexibility.
Documented and reported patient behavior, complaints, and physical symptoms to nursing staff for timely care adjustments.
Enhanced patient comfort through attentive, compassionate care tailored to individual needs.