Compassionate RN dedicated to high-quality patient-centered care. Strong advocate for patient needs with a commitment to continuous growth and excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Carolina’s Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
RN on 11T ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) Unit at Carolinas Medical Center.
Worked closely with colorectal and hepatobiliary post-op patients and surgical trauma patients.
Monitored, assessed and managed complex post-op patients, including those with drains, ostomies, central lines, and pain control devices.
Educated patients on surgical procedures, pain management, nutrition, mobility, and ostomy care to support safe transitions to home.
Utilized evidence-based practice to minimize complications and shorten hospital stays.
Recognized and responded promptly to post-operative complications such as infection, bleeding, ileus, and fluid/electrolyte imbalances.
Nurse Extern
Roper St. Francis Health Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student nurse extern on the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC.
Worked with an experienced nurse and learned how to care for cardiac patients.
Gained experience in physical assessments, medication administration, charting through epic, quality patient care, pre-operative, and post-operative care, IV initiation, critical thinking skills, and effective time management.
Worked closely with the CVICU manager and worked extra days on different floors to experience different units such as the emergency department, surgical trauma intensive care unit, and operating room.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
12.2023
Skills
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Communication
Leadership
Student Nurse Preceptor
CLABSI auditor
Medication / IV administration
EPIC EHR management
Certification
Registered Nurse, 276041, South Carolina State Board of Nursing, 04/01/26
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/01/27
Lead Stroke Coordinator at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health- Lexington Medical CenterLead Stroke Coordinator at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health- Lexington Medical Center
Cardiovascular Intensive Care RN at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterCardiovascular Intensive Care RN at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center