Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with specialty experience in clinical workflow development and successful implementation of innovation seeking an advanced position in Nursing or Healthcare. Resource person to patients, families, and staff. Applies adult learning principles for staff development and positive patient outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital and Clinics
Atlanta, GA
08.2015 - Current
Functions as the EeMR preceptor/super user and charge nurse as assigned for Telehealth Nursing
Assist in developing and successfully implementing innovative, high-quality training.
Collaborate with other department to help creates workflows and process maps to support efficient use of the system.
Manages conflict and explores problem solving alternatives
Maintains courteous and professional behavior at all times
Coordinates planning and implementation of systems-related training, readiness, and change management solution projects.
Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified problems, symptoms, behavioral changes
Identifies appropriate standards of care and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care; revises as appropriate
Evaluates patients' responses to delivery of nursing care and patient education for selfcare
Develops, conducts and evaluates patient and family education in discussing plan of care
Providing distant patient and professional consultations and education, telephone triage, reply to emails, prescription renewal and advice, case finding, identifying resources, referral and other applications
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 02.2022
Developed broad experience in patient care and deep understanding of specific patient population while aligning with unit's and hospital's Vision Alignment Matrix
Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations
Able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family
Serves as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families
Provided nursing care and managed patient health needs in a safe manner, including COVID-19 pre-surgical and employee screening coordination.
Specialty Resource Nurse - Ophthalmology
Kaiser Permanente
Duluth, GA
02.2016 - 11.2018
Serving as a specialty nurse in the Ophthalmology department
Provides nursing care to patients within my scope of practice, utilizing the nursing process to assess the health status, establish a nursing diagnosis, establish nursing goals to meet health care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate a nursing plan of care
Monitors electronic messaging and email related to patient and provider requests and inquires
Manages the messages as appropriate or triages to physician or others as needed
Provides telephonic and electronic (kp.org) interactions with patients that require follow-up care and/or preventative outreach
Accurately documents patient data, actions, interventions and patient response according to established guidelines and policies
Provides follow-up care to patients by providing outgoing telephone calls, follow-up interaction, coordinating referrals, scheduling follow-up appointments, call in/fax in prescriptions, obtain and integrate lab, x-ray and other results, and manage physician orders for lab/x-ray per guidelines
Leads in quality improvement activities and initiatives
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
11.2013 - 02.2016
Serving as a charge nurse on a 41-bed unit with a variety of Oncology and Medical-Surgical patients.
Acting preceptor for new graduate nurses and student nurses
Actively participated in development and implementation of guidelines to safe and effective medication administration of patients
Ensuring that doctors’ orders are effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders
Assistant Manager
Jimmy Jazz Stores
05.2006 - 06.2013
Plans, organizes, leads and manage the personnel and operations of a retail establishment
Responsible for the daily operation of the store
Generate sales
Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues involving customer relations
Provide feedback to Employees, Assistant manager, Store manager, and District manager
Train, develop and counsel employees
Prepare, approve and submit weekly payrolls
Ensure that the store presentation is consistent with company standards.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04-2015
Bachelor of Science - Bursing
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
05-2013
Skills
Proficiency with computerized charting (EPIC, CERNER/PowerChart and EMR)
Educator and resource role
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
Workflow efficiency
Alaris Pump superuser
EPIC EeMR superuser / End-user training
Proficiency in UKG and KRONOS Workforce Central
Software testing
Workflow Optimization and processes
User Acceptance Testing
Problem-solving abilities
Task Prioritization
Policy Development
Certification
RN license - RN233261
American Heart Association
Microsoft Office, Type 40 WPM and Computer charting
References
References available upon request.
Awardsinterests
Preceptor of The Year (5/2023) - Emory Ambulatory Patient Care
Employee of The Month (11/2015) - Grady Memorial Hospital Oncology and Hematology Depart
Cheerleader of the NIC (2013) - Nursing Informatics Community
Member of the ANA (2013) - American Nurse Association
Sr. Leader Surgical Services Specialty Director at Emory University Hospital & Winship Emory MidtownSr. Leader Surgical Services Specialty Director at Emory University Hospital & Winship Emory Midtown
Emergency Department Registered Nurse at Emory University Hospital/Johns Creek HospitalEmergency Department Registered Nurse at Emory University Hospital/Johns Creek Hospital