To obtain a position in nurse management that will allow me to expand my leadership ability using appropriate resources, creative planning, problem solving, and implementation to support staff nursing and achieve optimal patient support and outcome.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Doctors Community Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Utilize nursing process to quickly assess patient needs, prioritize plan of care, treat minor, critical and trauma related illness and injuries
Perform medical procedures such as EKG, venipuncture, drain insertion, splinting, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, obtaining labs, administer medications, blood transfusions, and initiate, titrate, and manage critical intravenous drug infusions
Assist with intubations, delivery of babies, codes, stroke workups, and ventilatory management
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum patient outcomes
Participated in continued development of education and clinical skills
Triage, admit, transfer, and discharge patients
Monitor and document patient outcomes using EPIC documentation system
Provide patient and family teaching regarding medical equipment, safety measures, and discharge instructions.
Lead Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Kaiser Permenente
09.2016 - Current
Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care based on patient conditions
Act as a liaison between patients and providers, nurses, and other health team members to facilitate patient plan of care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum patient outcomes
Act as a resource for staff members and patients
Document all care given as appropriate according to organizational policy
Provide comprehensive patient and family education regarding treatment, medication, radiology and laboratory results, follow up visits, medical conditions, and resources
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe working environment according to organization regulations and policies
Maintain competency by completing annual competencies and attending continued education programs
Perform and assist with specimen collections and procedures according to policy
Medicate patients as appropriate according to organization policies
Triage, transfer, and discharge patients according to policy.
Clinical Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit
Kaiser Permenente
12.2015 - Current
Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care based on patient conditions
Perform and assist with specimen collections and procedures
Medicate patients as appropriate
Provide patient care teaching
Triage, transfer, and discharge patients
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum patient outcomes
Participated in continued development of education and clinical skills.
Nurse Clinician IM
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Provide nursing care to critically ill patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit by assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating care in accordance with team treatment planning to optimize outcomes
Monitored patients closely and reporting adverse changes for early interventions
Assisted in bedside procedures such as endoscopies, intubations, lumber punctures, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, cardioversions, defibrillations, catheters placements, central and arterial line placements
Responsible for following strict and accurate nursing documentation
Performed ECGs, maintained gastrostomy tubes and tube feedings, initiated and maintained intravenous drips, maintained various drains
Performed blood draws, inserted peripheral IVs, monitored patients on ventilators, and followed hospital and unit protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Washington Adventist Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2017
Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care based on patient conditions
Performed and assist with specimen collections, insert intravenous catheters, and procedures
Medicated patients as appropriate, monitor vital signs, and patient outcomes
Provided patient care teaching
Triaged, admitted, transferred, and discharged patients
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimum patient outcomes
Participated in continued development of education and clinical skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency
Laurel Regional Hospital
04.2014 - 11.2015
Utilize the nursing process, assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care based on staff and patient interviews
Provide and manage goal-oriented patient care by utilizing established nursing processes and principles
Establish nursing diagnoses and write out plan for treatments
Implement and evaluate care
Demonstrate awareness of ongoing department needs to provide other team members with leadership and direction for reaching optimal nursing care standards
Collaborate with other department professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery
Act as a team member to perform emergency room tasks
Experience in staff development, process improvement, and regulatory compliance in order to provide and perform superior patient care
Perform various medical assignments as required
Continue to look for opportunities for professional development and improvement.
Nurse Clinician IM
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2012
Provided professional medical/telemetry nursing service, which includes assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating adult patient care in accordance with team treatment planning
Coordinated care for assigned patients to promote achievement of clinical outcomes
Determined patient care assignments as charge nurse based on nursing skill levels and patient needs
Assisted in training and evaluating staff
Worked to collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to optimize team performance and patient care outcomes
Promoted improvement in unit processes and cost-effective use of resources.
Registered Nurse
Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
09.2004 - 02.2009
Provided professional psychiatric nursing service, which included assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating adult patient care in accordance with team treatment planning
Performed the role of charge nurse on week-ends and as needed throughout the week
Interviewed patients to access their functional level according to professional standards to establish nursing diagnosis and treatment plan
Administered medications and perform medical treatment as prescribed by a physician
Led patient group activities involving usage of medications
Instructed patients and families on mental health issues, treatments, procedures, plans of care, home care methods and techniques necessary for continuing patient care and rehabilitation
Promoted and maintained a safe and therapeutic environment in accordance to standards of practice and hospital policies and procedures
Directed and assigned mental health workers, students, and volunteers in daily assignments
Documented and reported patient assessments, treatments, and progress through discharge in hospital and program standards.
Clinical Laboratory Director
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
06.2003 - 04.2005
Managed the clinical laboratory and all serological testing and databases to support multiple vaccine research projects
Consulted with research investigators, laboratory technicians, and the department of clinical trials for development, planning, and coordination of research studies
Assisted with the management of clinical and research databases
Accessioned, issued, and tracked all serum specimens
Managed stored specimen samples, culture cells, and viruses used in research protocols
Coordinated weekly assignments to all laboratory members
Maintained high standards of quality and productivity to promote efficient work output
Interviewed and trained new employees in all laboratory procedures.
Virology Associate
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
01.1993 - 01.2003
Performed experiments for multiple vaccine research projects
Performed tissue culture on various cell lines
Performed plaque reduction neutralization assays to titrate Dengue, Yellow Fever, and Japanese Encephalitis viruses
Assisted with the management of research and clinical databases
Assisted in the development and implementation of laboratory protocols and SOP’s.
Education
Forensic Nursing Certification -
Kaplan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Villa Julie College
Stevenson, MD
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Knoxville College
Knoxville, TN
Masters in Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
11.2010
Skills
Eighteen years of experience in the nursing profession in a health care environment
Able to analyze, synthesize, and summarize data and make appropriate judgment regarding patient care
Self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality nursing care
Possess excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and professional demeanor
Able to demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and to work well in a team environment
Skilled with computer systems and software
Flexible at learning quickly to adapt to new situations