I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 19 years of nursing experience who is eager to contribute her expertise in evidence-based practices and collaborative care, and also committed to continuous learning and advocacy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse / Float Pool
Vanderbilt University
01.2023 - Current
Cared for mothers and newborns with medically complex cases
Traveled between hospitals within hospital system and able to quickly acclimate to different protocols and patient needs
Well versed in neonatal assessment and maternal / newborn education
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse
Ascension St Thomas
10.2017 - 04.2023
Lead a team of nurses in a high-volume newborn nursery
Assisted with staffing and scheduling
Worked as team lead, while also assisting in patient care and assessment of newborns
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
09.2009 - 06.2017
Cared for critically ill children and families in a 24 bed Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematology Oncology unit
Often acted as charge nurse and managed a team of 8-9 nurses each shift
Participated on the Palliative Care Team
Utilization Review Nurse
KeyPro
07.2009 - 09.2009
Reduced healthcare costs through efficient utilization of resources and identification of unnecessary treatments or procedures.
Ensured compliance with regulations and accreditation standards by maintaining accurate documentation of all utilization review activities.
Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
Clinic Nurse
JMA Pediatrics
08.2006 - 07.2009
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Staff Nurse
Duke University Hospital
07.2005 - 08.2006
Cared for medically complex children undergoing Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplants
Participated in clinical trial documentation
Worked as part of a team of providers caring for the whole family during a stressful time
Education
MTSU College of Nursing
01.2005
Skills
Pediatric experience
Neonatal experience
Charge nurse experience
Leadership experience
Cerner
Epic
Hospital experience
Clinic experience
Quality review experience
Flexibility
Teachable
Timeline
Staff Nurse / Float Pool
Vanderbilt University
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse
Ascension St Thomas
10.2017 - 04.2023
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
09.2009 - 06.2017
Utilization Review Nurse
KeyPro
07.2009 - 09.2009
Clinic Nurse
JMA Pediatrics
08.2006 - 07.2009
Staff Nurse
Duke University Hospital
07.2005 - 08.2006
MTSU College of Nursing
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