Compassionate board-certified Registered Nurse with nine years of experience in a wide-range of specialties, delivering exceptional patient care to patients in Intensive and Progressive Care settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU/Trauma Progressive Care Unit
UAMS Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess both Intensive Care and Progressive Care trauma patients to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
10.2023 - 04.2024
Delivered outstanding total patient care to patients admitted to CVICU post surgical interventions.
Managed patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support devices such as VA/VV ECMO, Impella, IABP, LVAD.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently assessing and monitoring hemodynamic stability.
Managed critical situations with timely interventions, resulting in increased patient safety and outcomes.
Demonstrated effective time management skills in prioritizing tasks and coordinating care for multiple critically ill patients simultaneously.
Registered Nurse, Aesthetics
Revive Lifestyle Medicine
01.2022 - 11.2022
Worked alongside two APRNs in Functional Medicine & Aesthetic clinic.
Administered Wellness injections and Intravenous Therapy.
Assisted APRNs with functional medicine and weight-loss patients.
Monitored patients weekly on Semaglutide therapy.
Assessed patients history and skin prior to performing aesthetic procedures.
Performed multiple different aesthetic procedures including, but not limited to Neuromodulators, Dermal filler, Microneedling, and Laser treatments to face and body.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2021
Provided exceptional total care to high-acuity patients admitted to PCU.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Led a successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff as charge.
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
08.2017 - 08.2018
Provided total care to Medical ICU patients requiring ventilator management via endotracheal or tracheostomy tube, titrating and monitoring intravenous drips including, but not limited to sedation, pressors, paralytics, and various cardiac medications.
Managed patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
Performed extensive wound care including surgical and pressure related wounds requiring wound vacs.
Assessed patients need for and administered medications via oral, IV, IM, SQ, and feeding tube to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare team.
Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support while addressing medical concerns.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
08.2023
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Baptist Health College
06.2016
Skills
Attention to Detail
Compassionate and Caring
Critical Care
Critical Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Certification
Registered Nurse, Arkansas State Board of Nursing [2016-present]
American Heart Association: BLS & ACLS [2024-2026]
GAIN: Sculptra [2022]
KLP Medical Aesthetics & Consulting: Dermal Filler [2021]
KLP Medical Aesthetics & Consulting: Neuromodulators [2021]
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
10.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, ICU/Trauma Progressive Care Unit
UAMS Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Aesthetics
Revive Lifestyle Medicine
01.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2021
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Baptist Health College
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing