Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient care and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTERED NURSE
Norton Clinical Agency- Emergency Department
07.2022 - Current
Provide care/nursing interventions at a 4:1 ratio.
Responsible for titrating critical drips.
Provide ICU level care to patients waiting to be transferred out of ED.
Care for stroke patients.
Assist with transferring patients to outlying hospitals with specific specialties as needed.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTERED NURSE
UofL Health Emergency Department
05.2020 - 05.2022
Provided care/nursing interventions in a 30-bed level 1 trauma center.
Responsible for triaging patients to determine acuity level.
Communicated and worked with attendings, residents, interns, etc. to implement interdisciplinary care.
Responsible for titrating critical drips.
Provided ICU level care to patients waiting to be transferred out of ED.
Precepted new hires and externs.
Local training with ultrasound guided IV’s, triage, trauma room care, and critical care courses.
Cared for stroke patients and administered TPA as needed.
PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT
UofL Health Float Pool
08.2019 - 06.2020
Responsible for an average of eight patients per shift.
Assist patients with transferring, repositioning, and ambulation.
Informed Registered Nurse of change in patient condition.
STUDENT NURSE EXTERN
UofL Health Emergency Department
05.2019 - 07.2019
Worked one-on-one with a registered nurse to care for trauma patients
Performed focused assessments with a registered nurse in order to develop a plan of care
Educated about assessment skills, charting, prioritization, and medication administration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2020
Skills
CEN Certified (Certified Emergency Nurse)
ALS Certified (American Red Cross)
BLS Certified (American Red Cross)
Assess and triage patients based on their acuity level- implement appropriate interventions based on hospital protocols
Provide proficient care to mechanically ventilated patients
Certified to care for trauma patients in a level one trauma room
Perform various nursing procedures, including catheterization, IV placement, chest tube monitoring, port access
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care
Monitor vital signs and respond rapidly to changes in patient status, including initiating life saving interventions such as CPR and defibrillation
Effectively manage multiple patient's simultaneously in high stress environments