I am committed to enhancing patient outcomes while utilizing critical thinking skills to secure safety of the environment. I convey professionalism and leadership in training staff and improving care delivery processes. Skilled in nursing documentation and monitoring of progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse (Core Staff, Full Time)
Spring Creek Recovery Center, Psychiatric Unit
Tahlequah, OK
11.2024 - Current
Assessed and evaluated patients' pain, temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations
Acute crisis interventions for patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies
Documenting in electronic medical records
Delegated tasks efficiently
Optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit
Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical and nurse based decisions in high-pressure situations
Minimizing risks and maximizing patient safety
Implementing synergy trained physcial holds
Medication administration for stablization
Licensed Practical Nurse (Agency, Full Time)
Supplemental Health Care, Psychiatric/Detox Unit
Cottonwood Heights, UT
01.2024 - 11.2024
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks
Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards per policy
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
Evaluate vital signs
Cultivator of professional relationships
Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation
Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Core Staff, Full Time)
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Med/Surg
11.2020 - 01.2024
Improved patient outcomes by using evidence based nursing interventions
Performed wound care, IV therapy
Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges
Utilizing PPE and proper precautions per CDC guidelines
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Shift Leader (Part Time)
Gambino's Pizza
Gore
05.2020 - 07.2021
Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract, Full Time)
Turn Key Health Clinics, Corrections
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2017 - 05.2020
Assisted in opening and closing contract's with county jails
Stabilized inmates suffering from falls, stab wounds, or other injuries prior to being sent to the hospital
Treated a variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters
Complied with security regulations within the correctional system and administered care in the safest possible environment
Packaged medications for correctional officers to administer when the medical team was not on site.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Core Staff, Full Time)
Eastar Health System, Med/Surg Unit
Muskogee, OK
09.2015 - 04.2017
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Monitoring cardiac rhythms to reveal signs of arrhytmia