Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Columbus Regional Health System
10.2018 - Current
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
Supervised staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
ER Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
01.2010 - 10.2018
Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
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.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
12.2009
GED -
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
1998
Skills
Staff Assignments
Nursing Protocols
Staff Support
Staff Mentoring
EMR Systems
Privacy and Confidentiality
Policy Development
Conflict Management
Multitasking and Organization
Records Review
Emergency Response
Policy Enforcement
Accomplishments
Collaborated HonorBridge in the development of an adult brain death policy and provider checklist for facility.