Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nicu Charge Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
02.2022 - Current
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
NICU Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, CA
09.2018 - 01.2022
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
One Staff Medical
Omaha, NE
08.2016 - 09.2018
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
02.2015 - 07.2016
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
MDS Coordinator
Cordova Health And Rehab
Cordova, AL
03.2010 - 02.2015
Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
NICU Staff Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
10.2005 - 03.2010
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.