Dedicated registered nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, care coordination, and education in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently gaining more skills and education myself while continually educating the next generation on nurses at Phoebe Putney Emergency Department.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Oversaw work of new graduate nurses, externs, and nursing students to educate on the management of critically ill and emergent patients.
Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Assisted in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help staff advance knowledge and abilities.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital And Manor
06.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Farm Manager
Bruce Henderson Farms
01.2018 - 01.2022
Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.