Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history as a supervisor, providing direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to be dependable and can skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and overall excellent patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Relief Shift Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Weatherford Regional Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform oncoming supervisor of changes in patient care assignments.
Coordinated nursing care through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians and communicating with ancillary departments.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Registered Nurse, Women's Center
Weatherford Regional Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Triaged antepartum women and effectively communicated with physicians regarding their care.
Managed care of antepartum, laboring, postpartum women and their newborns, as well as post-op hysterectomy patients from admission to discharge.
Provided bedside labor nursing to laboring and birthing women while maintaining safety of both mother and fetus within the AWHONN guidelines.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to physicians. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing condition.
Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.
Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Floated to Medical Surgical unit and Emergency Department when needed.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Weatherford Regional Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2020
Managed caseload of up to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments and IV therapy.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
Delivered quality end-of-life care with dignity while supporting grieving family members during the process.
Skillfully inserted intravenous lines, managed catheters, administered tube feedings, and performed other essential nursing tasks as required.
Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Maintained thorough documentation of patient progress and interventions to ensure continuity of care among healthcare providers.
Nurse Aide
Weatherford Regional Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2019
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient's vital signs, intakes and outputs, assisted with ADL's, followed through with delegated tasks by LPN's and RN's.
Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
Student Nurse Extern
Weatherford Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2019
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs
Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts
Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as emergency care, med-surg, surgery, outpatient infusions and obstetrics/gynecology.
Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude
Additional Activities
Volunteer Work
Girl Scout Troop Nurse
Emmanuel Baptist Church VBS teacher/cook
Preteen Camp Counselor
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Redlands Community College
El Reno, OK
2020
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support / CPR
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
IFM - Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
STABLE - Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab work and Emotional Support Course