Dedicated RN with 20 years of nursing experience specializing in Med Surg. Skilled at rapidly assessing patient conditions and collaborating with medical professionals to optimize patient care. Known for efficiency in diverse medical settings, I am a valuable asset to any healthcare team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Maintained strict adherence to hospital protocols, contributing to high standards of safety and quality assurance in patient care.
Ensured optimal patient outcomes through accurate assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of appropriate interventions.
Expedited discharge processes by effectively communicating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams regarding follow-up care requirements.
Delivered culturally competent care to a diverse patient population by respecting individual values, beliefs, and preferences in the provision of healthcare services.
RN Floor Nurse
SSM St Mary's Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients following surgery.
Excellent delegation skills to non-licensed professionals.
Provide health education, including self care and wellness issues to patients and families.
RN PACU
SSM St Mary's Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2023
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize patient needs based on severity of condition.
Documented all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic chart.
Monitor patient responsiveness. Assess post operative patients are oriented when recovering from sedation. Administer meds for pain and nausea.
Monitor vital signs.
RN Floor Nurse
SSM St Mary's Hospital
07.2010 - 11.2023
Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies, and records well-organized for expected needs.
Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
Worked with other disciplinary teams to be sure the patient has the best care.
Patient Care Coordinator/Patient Access Representative at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital/SLU HospitalPatient Care Coordinator/Patient Access Representative at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital/SLU Hospital
Food and Nutrition Services Operations Manager at Sodexo Food Service/SSM Health St. Mary's HospitalFood and Nutrition Services Operations Manager at Sodexo Food Service/SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital