Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. 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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2021 - Current
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA
07.2018 - 08.2021
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Nursing Care Partner, ICU
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA
06.2016 - 07.2018
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.