Registered nurse with four years of experience in pediatric nursing. Passionate about promoting education and professional development for new nurses. Committed to implementing teaching strategies to promote student success and goal attainment while developing individualized student relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Collaborates with physicians and other members of a multidisciplinary team to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Assists in managing up to eighteen specialty clinics, including surgery, anesthesia, orthopedic surgery, neurology, and genetic predisposition clinics.
Organized and managed care of patients requiring cardiology and nephrology specialty care.
Registered Nurse
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
09.2021 - 02.2023
Managed care for two-three pediatric patients admitted to the leukemia/lymphoma and hematology unit.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses during their residency program and nursing students during their clinical rotations.
Provided education to patients and families about treatment protocols, medications, and risks and benefits of treatment.
Registered Nurse
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2021
Provided direct patient care for up to four pediatric patients, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Provided education to patients and families based on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
Cared for a wide variety of pediatric patients with both acute and chronic diagnoses.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and holistic nursing care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
05.2020
Skills
Adaptability
Effective communication
Precepting
Team collaboration
Mentoring
Patient Assessment, Evaluation, and Management
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Time management
Certification
Tennessee State Board of Nursing, License #248064
BLS - Basic Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider, 2021-2025
Senior Advisor, Area Development at ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSenior Advisor, Area Development at ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Sr. Communication Strategy Specialist at St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSr. Communication Strategy Specialist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital