Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
Streamlined operating room processes by effectively coordinating equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
Expedited recovery time by skillfully monitoring patients'' vital signs during surgery and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
Provided compassionate support to patients'' families during difficult surgical experiences, fostering trust and rapport.
Charge Nurse
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
01.2024 - Current
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
RN Clinic Manager
Finn Plastic Surgery
02.2020 - Current
Patient care in clinic and OR
Scrubbing and circulating duties, manage and maintain supplies for OR/Clinic, order controlled substances
Pre-operative and post-operative education including prescribing
Operate lasers and other devices (BBL/HALO, Morpheus 8, DEKA cool peel, clear and brilliant, skin pen, pulse dye laser, emsculpt)
AAAHC accreditation prep including creating and revising policies
OSHA coordinator
Laser safety officer
Staff RN
UNC Rex Emergency Department
07.2017 - Current
Direct patient care in a mixed ER setting, PCI and stroke accredited facility
Responsibilities include: management of critically ill patients, ventilator and drip management, stroke and STEMI protocol management, EKG interpretation, triage
Developed curricula and instruction of care of the pediatric patient in the ER setting
Pediatric resource nurse
Travel RN, Covid relief
AMN Healthcare
02.2020 - 05.2020
Direct patient care in an extremely overwhelmed and busy mixed ER settings, PCI and stroke accredited facility
Responsibilities include: management of critically ill patients, ventilator and drip management, stroke and STEMI protocol management, EKG interpretation, triage
COVID management in early months of COVID
RN Clinic Lead
Ideal Image
07.2017 - 02.2020
Direct patient care duties include: BBL, laser hair removal, Cool Sculpting, Ultherapy, neuromodulators and injectable fillers
Administrative duties included: scheduling, reports, patient follow up and grievances, management of staffing and supplies
Laser maintenance scheduling, facility management
Staff RN
Harnett Health, Emergency Department
08.2017 - 11.2018
Direct patient care in a mixed ER setting, PCI and stroke accredited facility
Responsibilities include: management of critically ill patients, ventilator and drip management, stroke and STEMI protocol management, EKG interpretation, triage
Assumed charge nurse role on many shifts
Staff RN
Total Med Staffing (travel-Wilson)
10.2016 - 08.2017
Direct patient care in a mixed ER setting, PCI and stroke accredited facility
Responsibilities include: management of critically ill patients, ventilator and drip management, stroke and STEMI protocol management, EKG interpretation, triage
Assumed charge nurse role on many shifts
Staff RN
Wake Med Childrens Emergency Department
07.2012 - 08.2017
Direct patient care in a children’s ER and trauma setting
Responsibilities include: management of critically ill patients, ventilator and drip management
Respond to pediatric traumas
Triage, lab and EKG interpretation
Management of staffing and patient flow as a charge nurse
Performed service recovery and patient satisfaction
Floated and oriented to pediatrics/PICU and adult ER with the ability to function in all these areas of practice
Staff RN
Wake Med Cary Campus, 3W
07.2011 - 07.2012
Direct patient care on the medical surgical floor
Responsibilities included: management of patients with TPN lipids and recurrent blood infusions, heparin drips, cardizem drips and oncological infusions
Proficient in wound vacs with certification as well as many other types of drains and pumps for wound care management
Performed palliative care and post mortem care
NA1
Wake Med Pediatrics and PICU
06.2002 - 07.2011
Direct patient care within the scope of the NAI
Responsible for morbidity and mortality log in PICU