Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cath Lab and PACU specialty.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager Cardiac Cath Lab\Pre-op, Recovery
Ascension St John Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Nurse Manager PreOp\PACU
Arkansas Heart Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Registered Nurse, PACU
University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences
10.2018 - 11.2020
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Nurse Manager PACU, Pre-Op, PAT,ENDO
Baptist Medical Center
07.2015 - 09.2018
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Flight Attendant Manager
United Airlines
02.2005 - 01.2015
Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Adm
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
12.2014
Associate of Science - Scrub Technology
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology\English
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
05.1989
Skills
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Medical Procedure Preparation
Community Healthcare Programming
Patient Data Management Systems
Unit Oversight
Supply Maintenance
Operational Standards
Professional Development
Procedure Support
Infection Control Procedures
Nursing Performance Assessment
Alternative Treatments
Vascular Procedures
Treatment Plan Modification
Patient Care Assessment
Project Implementation
Nursing Process
Nursing Work Delegation
Emergency Response
Administer Medication
Physician Assistance
Care Plan Implementation
Disease Treatment
Respiratory Treatments
Educational Programs
Vital Sign Monitoring
Heart Failure
Anesthetic Administration
Diagnostic Software
IV Administration
Emergency Diagnostics
Temporary Pacemakers
Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Sedation Support
Patient Care
Treatment Protocols
Sheath Removal
Medical Supply Management
Certification
CPM - Certified Professional Manager
BLS, Professional - Current
ACLS, Professional - Current
PALS, Professional - Current
CCRN, Professional - Current
TNCC, Professional - Current
Timeline
Nurse Manager Cardiac Cath Lab\Pre-op, Recovery
Ascension St John Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager PreOp\PACU
Arkansas Heart Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences
10.2018 - 11.2020
Nurse Manager PACU, Pre-Op, PAT,ENDO
Baptist Medical Center
07.2015 - 09.2018
Flight Attendant Manager
United Airlines
02.2005 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Adm
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Associate of Science - Scrub Technology
University of Houston - Downtown
Bachelor of Science - Biology\English
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
CPM - Certified Professional Manager
BLS, Professional - Current
ACLS, Professional - Current
PALS, Professional - Current
CCRN, Professional - Current
TNCC, Professional - Current
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