Patient-focused and compassionate professional seeking an opportunity to expand my clinical experience in Interventional Radiology. Utilizing diverse experience in the nursing profession to contribute to the total well-being of patients. Providing proactive quality care to increase overall wellness and patient experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INW Float Pool RN
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Travel RN RN
Multicare Valley Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
Med/surg Ortho, Respiratory
ER Hold float travel through NuWest trauma level 3, 123 Bed Acute
Epic
Acute RN
Bonner General Health
04.2023 - 07.2023
Med/surg Peds, ICU float
travel through medical
Solutions trauma level 4
Meditech
25 bed critical access hospital
Med Surg Float
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West
10.2022 - 04.2023
Float between 4 med surg/tele units and sister East
Travel through RN Network
level 4 trauma
Cerner
134 bed acute care
RN Staff
Ochsner Hancock
10.2021 - 01.2023
Med surg tele unit with Pediatric wing
25 beds 1-5 or 1-4 ratio
Psych sitter
Float to PACU, Same Day Surgery
Remain PRN status
SOS Float Pool
East Jefferson General Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2022
Float amongst MS, Tele, Ortho and Oncology, Step Down floors
Travel Triage
Level 1 Trauma
epic charting
420 beds total
Clinic Operations Coordinator
Ochsner Health Brees Family Community Center
11.2020 - 10.2021
Managing a multispecialty clinic focusing on decreased access to care
Supervision of licensed and non licensed personnel
Wrap around services, psychosocial, socio economic barriers to over health goals
Patient outreach via Clinical care coordination Colon cancer screening/ Eye exam/ Mammogram/ Pap smear/
A1C and BP metrics
MCIP metric measures and outreach
Assistance with development with L2E Lyft integration program
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
Conflict resolution and improving patient satisfaction
RN Supervisor Operations Coordinator
Ochsner Medical Center Internal Medicine and Telemetry
08.2018 - 11.2020
Managing care for a diverse cohort of patients on a medsurg telemetry unit
Supervision of licensed and non-licensed support staff
Liaison between multidisciplinary treatment teams coordinating optimal care
Collaboration with Unit Director on staff development, coaching, education and evaluation of staff, monthly 1-1
meeting with team to increase engagement and retention
Patient rounding and daily audits to improve patient satisfaction
SOS file manager, Identifying trends, developing training an action plans
Wound treatment Associate training performing quarterly NDNQI surveys
Maintaining fiscal responsibility of the unit with q4 hour staffing tool and monitoring use of supplies
Member of Resuscitation committee, Unit Practice council, Unit representative for Falls and HAPI
Redeployed as site coordinator for Covid testing for nursing homes in the New Orleans Region
Clinical Coordinator-Charge Nurse
East Liverpool City Hospital Senior Behavioral Health Unit (3 North)
05.2016 - 07.2018
Facilitate referrals for admission to unit
Care for the needs of geriatric/psychiatric patients in the acute care setting
Assess, evaluate, and document medication effectiveness and outcomes
Patient and family education regarding mental illness and medication regimen
Complete therapeutic 1:1/ psychological support to patients when needed
Completing and updating individualized treatment plans for patients
Monitoring behavioral/psychosocial responses to nursing interventions and progress towards problem resolution
Work with the whole interdisciplinary team to care for the physical and psychological needs of patients
Provide clinical assessments for patients as needed and report to hospitalist as needed
Monitor lab work as pertaining to patient and medications and reports to physicians as needed
Administer medications
Supervise Nursing and Milieu Staff to provide a safe and therapeutic environment
Organize and facilitate outpatient appointments for discharge planning
Chronic Charge Nurse, Acute Team, Home Hemo and Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis Clinic Incorporated
08.2013 - 10.2016
Supervise and direct all nurses and Dialysis Technician in performing chronic hemodialysis
Initiate, Perform and terminate hemodialysis treatment in accordance with prescribed orders
Evaluating patient outcomes and QUAPI
Patient and family education and care conferences
Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to
requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
Monitoring lab results related to medication regime and communicating results to physician as needed
Call rotation covering acute hemodialysis needs
Home services and peritoneal dialysis training
Inspection and monitoring of water treatment system
Training and orientation of new employees
Addressing psychosocial needs of patients with a multidisciplinary team approach
Registered Nurse
Nentwick's Care Center
10.2012 - 08.2013
Supervising STNA's and staff, as well as, independently utilizing and implementing the nursing process
Completed patient rounds with medical director
Documenting mental/physical changes of patients and communicating to physicians
Utilized nursing skills including assessments, medication administrations, reviewing lab results related to
medication and communicating information to physicians as needed