Professionally trained Endoscopy nurse with specialized experience ensuring high standards of competent care for acuity varied patients with diverse needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
Rex Healthcare
4200 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh NC 27608
11.2012 - Current
Successfully complete all Pre-Op, Intra-OP and PACU nursing duties in high acuity hospital Endoscopy setting with efficiency and accuracy
Travel to ICU and OR for complex critical GI procedures for urgent cases
Cross-trained to assist physician with intra-operative procedures to include ERCP and Bronchoscopy
Department representative for hospital Falls Committee and Agent Council
Endoscopy RN
Triangle Gastroenterology
2600 Atlantic Avenue Raleigh NC 27609
04.2010 - 11.2012
Prepared patient for elective GI procedures at fast-paced outpatient Endoscopy facility
Monitored patients intra-operatively with IV conscious sedation
Cared for patients in PACU following GI procedure
Preformed Pre-op screening telephone calls and Post-operative telephone calls to all patients
Staff Nurse Endoscopy
WakeMed
3000 New Bern Avenue Raleigh NC 27610
05.2009 - 06.2010
Monitored patients in PACU following GI procedures for both inpatients and outpatients
Cross-trained as technician in procedural rooms to assist physicians with all endoscopy related procedures
Prepared all patients for GI procures in Pre-op setting
Responsible for administering IV sedation to patients intra-operatively
Clinic RN
Raleigh Neurosurgical Clinic
5838 Six Forks Road Raleigh NC 27609
11.2001 - 04.2009
Supervised private practice of surgeon, rounding with physician in high volume clinic
Telephone triage neurosurgical emergencies for surgical patients
Provided pre-op and post-operative teaching to surgical patients
Scheduled all diagnostic procedures and all surgeries at WakeMed and Rex Healthcare, working closely with device representatives and insurance agencies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
1986
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Proven track record of responsibility and reliability
Problem resolution capability
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Able to build strong working relationships with physicians and co-workers
Able to function with ease in fast-paced, high stress patient care environment
Positive and confident attitude
Team player, always willing togo beyond what is required