Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of prior experience as a Medical Assistant in OB/GYN, Neurosurgery, and Gynecologic Oncology. Offers a strong clinical background, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary settings. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care with professionalism and empathy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Administered direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in diverse clinical settings.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, identifying changes in health status promptly.
Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on comprehensive assessments and feedback.
Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.
Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
Educated patients about self-care at home following discharge from the hospital setting; increased adherence to treatment regimens which led to lower readmission rates.
Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; contributed to continuity of care across shifts.
Evaluated effectiveness of prescribed treatments by measuring vital signs regularly; adjusting interventions accordingly based on findings led to improved patient conditions.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients transitioning to hospice or palliative settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.
Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean working environment.
Registered Medical Assistant
Gynecologic Oncology of Tallahassee | Southeastern Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery
01.2022 - 12.2023
Collecting patient health information for electronic medical records.
Supporting provider during office examinations.
Providing in office phlebotomy and injections.
Triage and prioritize incoming and outgoing calls.
Processing inbound and outbound referrals.
Patient education with regards to medications, procedures, management of medical conditions and self-care at home treatments.
Maintain inventory of office supplies and patient exam rooms.
Assisted in scheduling and coordinating outpatient and inpatient gynecologic surgeries.
Securing precertification for diagnostic outpatient procedures, chemotherapy, injections, and related services.
Conducting follow-up calls to post-surgical and active chemotherapy patients
Processing prescription requests and refills, including controlled substances
Preparing and handling specimens for appropriate diagnostic testing
Coordinating laboratory testing with external facilities
Educating patients on medications, procedures, condition management, and at-home care
Assisting providers with office procedures such as colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, IUD removals, Pap smears, bladder scans, bladder challenge tests, and Foley catheter insertions/removals while maintaining sterility
Registered Medical Assistant
Tallahassee Neurological Clinic Dept of Neurosurgery
08.2019 - 01.2022
Collected and documented patient health information in EMR
Assisted physicians with in-office procedures
Processed prescription requests, including controlled substances
Coordinated post-hospital follow-ups and imaging appointments
Triaged and prioritized incoming and outgoing calls
Secured prior authorizations for diagnostic and advanced imaging
Educated patients on medications, procedures, and home care
Managed inventory for office supplies including exam rooms
Registered Medical Assistant
North Florida Women's Care
07.2014 - 08.2019
Triaged and prioritized inbound and outbound calls.
Performed in-office phlebotomy and administered injections.
Assisted providers with procedures (e.g., colposcopies, biopsies, circumcisions, IUD insertions/removals, pap smears).
Delivered care for high-risk OB patients, including Non-Stress Testing.
Educated patients on medications, procedures, condition management, and home care.
Coordinated lab testing with external facilities.
Processed referrals for low- and high-risk obstetric patients.
Communicated lab, imaging, and pathology results to patients.
Managed prescription requests and refills, including controlled substances.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies and exam rooms.
Registered Medical Assistant
Renaissance Obstetrics and Gynecology
07.2013 - 07.2014
Coordinate laboratory testing with external facilities.
Retrieve and input patient health information into electronic medical records.
Perform in-office phlebotomy and administer injections.
Manage inventory of medical supplies and exam rooms.
Educate patients on medications, procedures, and home care for medical conditions.
Assist with scheduling and coordination of gynecologic and obstetric surgeries.
Handle front desk tasks: check-in/out, appointment scheduling, and co-pay collection.
Process referrals for low- and high-risk obstetric patients.
Submit prescription requests and refills, including controlled substances.
Provide care and monitoring for high-risk obstetric patients (e.g., non-stress tests).
Assist with in-office procedures (e.g., colposcopies, biopsies, IUD services, pap smears).
Triage and prioritize incoming/outgoing calls.
Process patient referrals and follow up on outcomes.
Communicate lab, imaging, and pathology results to patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Keiser University
Tallahassee, Florida
08.2025
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
Tallahassee, Florida
07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Tallahassee, FL
09-2026
Skills
Clinical decision-making
Immunization administration
Compassionate patient assistance
Empathetic communication
Tracheostomy management
Cardiac care
Upholding confidentiality standards
Infection prevention strategies
Patient and family advocacy
Wound management
Telemetry monitoring
Proficiency in ACLS protocols
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Electronic medical record systems
Patient education
Chest pain management
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Triage and prioritization
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Gynecologic Oncology of Tallahassee | Southeastern Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery
01.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Medical Assistant
Tallahassee Neurological Clinic Dept of Neurosurgery