I am a creative, versatile, and committed registered nurse with diverse experience. I enjoy working in a challenging, team oriented and rewarding environment, utilizing my extensive medical background and education. I take pride in working effectively with a wide range of physicians, technologists, nurses, and other supporting medical personnel.
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
3 Years 3 Months
Huntsville Hospital | 06.2023 - Current
Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance patient safety.
Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Registered Nurse
14 Years 10 Months
Total Sports and Family Care | 08.2008 - 06.2023
Patient assessments
Develop and Implement effective nursing care
Effective and thorough documentation
Delegate to medical assistants and other supporting staff
Scheduling procedures/test
Communicate with a wide range of physicians, nurses, and medical facilities
Communicate with insurance companies for procedure, drug, and testing approvals
Registered Nurse/Oncology unit
8 Months
Gulfport Memorial Hospital | 12.2007 - 08.2008
Implemented nursing care and carried out MD orders in a timely manner.
Provided care of up to 5 patients per 12-hour shift
Assessed patients according to acuity of care.
Evaluated outcomes of patient care during each shift
Delegated tasks to patient care associates
Earned STAR award for exceptional nursing performance.
Medication Administration
Patient Care Associate/Inpatient PMR
1 Year
Gulfport Memorial Hospital | 12.2006 - 12.2007
Assisted medical and nursing staff with direct patient care such as obtaining specimens, vital signs, and transporting patients
Assisted patients with ADLs
Provided safe environment for patients
Emergency Room Technician
1 Year
Wesley Medical Center | 05.2000 - 05.2001
Provided technical support for physicians and nurses to enhance patient care
Transported patients to other departments in the hospital on cardiac and vital sign monitors
Performed phlebotomy draws
Maintained clean environment to promote patient safety and comfort
Stocked medical supplies
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Gulfport | 12.2007
Served as vice president of the student nurse organization
Served on the division board (evaluation committee) for MGCCC ADN