Professional, experienced staff member prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with changing needs. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management. Known for integrity, efficiency, and proactive approach to challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Radiology
BJC HealthCare
10.2022 - Current
Promote patient centered care in a healing environment while educating patients and their families on how to manage illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration
Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance
Participate in ongoing professional development
Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care
Embody the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Registered Nurse
Maxxim Healthcare Services
09.2021 - 10.2022
Utilize the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services
Incorporate therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals
Intervene as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitor and document effectiveness of intervention
Review plan of care and program protocols and identify areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable
Pre-Surgical Testing, RN
Mercy
11.2020 - 08.2021
Direct and be accountable for the nursing care of patients in the Pre-Operative assessment and testing outpatient setting
Multi-task using excellent telephone communication and EMR skills simultaneously
Provide empathy when dealing with the patient and family undergoing surgery
Organize and deliver pre-operative patient education
Gather histories and perform physicals using anesthesia guidelines for pre-operative testing if not previously ordered by surgeon
RN Hospice Case Manager
BJC Hospice
04.2020 - 11.2020
Educate families and caregivers to recognize problematic symptoms of the dying patient thus empowering them to know what prescribed measures to implement for symptom management and/or when to call for further support
Deliver direct patient care by assessing and evaluating patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs
Exemplify the delivery of a safety-sensitive position with ability to work in a constant state of alertness
RN Care Manager
VA Medical Center
10.2018 - 04.2020
Provide triage using Julie Briggs Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses electronic system as it relates to patient symptomology and resultant dispositioning
Implement the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the team (Patient, Primary Care Provider, and Clinical Support Technician) and larger team (internal and community-based services) involved in providing care to veteran patients
Develop patient-driven holistic care plan for life
Provide patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals
Community Specialist, RN
Public Partnership LLC.
08.2014 - 10.2018
Provide consultation & education to team of direct caregivers of medically fragile and developmentally delayed individuals eligible under Missouri State Self-Directed Care Program
Mentor and train unlicensed staff, teach and test Level 1 Medication Administration course
Develop comprehensive care plans to establish goals based on nursing diagnosis to incorporate therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions for care team, patient, and family
Corporate Wellness Educator, RN
H&H Health Associates
02.2013 - 08.2014
Supervise corporate on-site laboratory testing and biometric screening venues
Participate in health risk assessment to aide clients mitigate healthcare costs
Provide personalized consultation and health coaching in corporate environments via presentations
Travel out-of-state to manage large health fair events for company clients
Education
BSN -
Saint Louis, MO
Skills
Regulatory Policy Expertise
Leadership/Mentorship
Proficient in Electronic Health Records
BLS & ACLS Certification
Patient Education Specialist
Effective Communication
Wound Management
Advanced Patient Assessment
IV and Central Line Expert
Infusion
Certification
Missouri RN Compact State License, active and unencumbered, 07/17/08, 04/30/27