Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for hematology/oncology patients.
ER/ ICU/ Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer/ Southlake Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2023
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
Fed, bathed and checked vital signs on newborns in unit less than 2 hours old.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Case Manager, Mentor
VITAS Healthcare
04.2021 - 09.2021
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes.
Trained other nurses in hospice care.
Emergency Room/ ICU/ Med- Surg Nurse
Advent Health
10.2018 - 05.2021
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Healthcare
06.2018 - 10.2018
Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Math Teacher/ Volleyball Coach
Central Florida Christian Academy
07.2015 - 05.2018
Presented all class material and policies accurately and clearly for 6 classes each semester
Organized missions trips for the middle school and high school.
Coached varsity level volleyball team.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Shriver Nursing Services/ Family Lives
07.2013 - 06.2015
Provided 1:1 nursing care in the home, specializing in the complex and medically challenging child, adolescent, and young adult.
Carefully reviewed the child’s medical history and conducted head-to-toe health assessments.
Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
Math Teacher/Community Service Organizer, Volleyball Coach
Fellowship Christian Academy
08.2010 - 06.2015
Taught fourth grade through twelfth grade students.
Planned and hosted community service activities weekly.
Coached volleyball to JV and Varsity girls.
Hospice Case Manager
Merrimack Valley Hospice
02.2007 - 08.2010
Provided hospice nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles of palliative care and symptom management to produce quality outcomes.
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Lowell General Hospital
06.2005 - 12.2006
Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Taught childbirth classes to expectant parents.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Parkland Medical Center
04.2001 - 12.2002
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Nursery/ Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Post Partum, Lawrence General Hospital
08.1998 - 07.2000
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
12.1996 - 06.1998
Performed patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment for 4-5 patients per shift
Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Education
Masters - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
St. Augustine, FL
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lake Sumter State College
Clermont, FL
08.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing
Medford, MA
01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Math/ Education
Regis College
Weston, MA
05.1991
Skills
Ventilator Management
Patient Stabilization
Caregiver Education
Health Promotion
Critical Care Nursing
Medication Administration
Hospice and Palliative Care
Women's Health
Hematology/Oncology
Certification
*BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS certified.
*RN Florida License #9436962.
*APRN license #11027076
Accomplishments
Multiple Daisy Pin Recipient
Led and organized 20 missions trips local USA and international.
Completed first marathon in November 2016.
Coach of the Year : Division 3 : Volleyball Fall 2014.
Received full four year scholarship to Regis College.
Taught CPR and First Aid for American Red Cross.
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Florida Cancer Specialists
08.2023 - Current
ER/ ICU/ Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer/ Southlake Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2023
Case Manager, Mentor
VITAS Healthcare
04.2021 - 09.2021
Emergency Room/ ICU/ Med- Surg Nurse
Advent Health
10.2018 - 05.2021
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Healthcare
06.2018 - 10.2018
Math Teacher/ Volleyball Coach
Central Florida Christian Academy
07.2015 - 05.2018
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Shriver Nursing Services/ Family Lives
07.2013 - 06.2015
Math Teacher/Community Service Organizer, Volleyball Coach