Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prisma Richland
04.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Richland
02.2022 - 04.2023
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Harmony Square Director - Licensed Practical Nurse
Harmony Collections At Columbia
05.2017 - 04.2022
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Supervised CNA's and Medication techs in ensuring that a high level of customer service and exceptional resident care was being provided to residents and their families.
Participated in resident/family care conferences.
Promoted teamwork associated unified goals for staff.
Responded to emergency situations competently, timely, and calmly.
Identified risk factors for residents and initiated interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
White Oak Manor
10.2016 - 09.2019
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assisted with activities of daily living as needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center Of Columbia
07.2018 - 03.2019
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Provided care and services to patients ensuring safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology With Minor in Chemistry
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
05.2010
High School Diploma -
Hemingway High School
Hemingway, SC
05.2005
Skills
Patient Care Planning
Patient Education
Long-Term Care
Intravenous Therapy
Family Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prisma Richland
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Richland
02.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center Of Columbia
07.2018 - 03.2019
Harmony Square Director - Licensed Practical Nurse
Harmony Collections At Columbia
05.2017 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
White Oak Manor
10.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology With Minor in Chemistry