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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Carenet Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and identified primary care physician, contacting office to obtain patient file.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
Telephonic Triage Nurse
Medcor, Inc.
10.2023 - 07.2024
Conduct telephone assessments of patients’ symptoms, medical history, and current health status to determine appropriate care and intervention.
Provide clinical guidance, education, and support to patients and their families regarding self-care, medication management, and treatment options.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists, to coordinate care, referrals, and follow-up services.
Utilize electronic health records (EHR) and telehealth platforms to document patient encounters, assessments, and care plans accurately.
Ensure compliace with regulatory requirements, telehealth standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and identified primary care physician, contacting office to obtain patient file.
NURSE ADMINISTRATOR
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY- EATING DISORDER/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
01.2023 - 09.2023
Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
Reviewed patient admissions to determine medical necessity as directed by the hospitals criteria
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
REGISTERED NURSE
Duke Raleigh Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2021
Evaluated personnel, coached and disciplined staff, served as a Charge preceptor and mentor
Initiated referrals to ensure appropriate coordination of care
Communicated by phone with providers when additional information is needed to process requests or to provide notification of determination about medication requests
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
REGISTERED NURSE, EDUCATOR
Wake Tech Community College
01.2021 - 09.2021
Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities
Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online or during established consultation hours
Instructed courses in nursing to meet educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations
Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments
Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations
Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education
REGISTERED NURSE
Duke Regional Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2019
Checked in patients, completed intakes and performed initial assessments
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
Assessed performance of fellow nurses and motivated necessary change to meet department benchmarks
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of Mount Olive
12-2018
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Watts School of Nursing
12-2018
Skills
Patient communication
Patient instruction
Outbound patient calls
Telephone consultations
Physician collaboration
Resource utilization
Clinical assessment
Patient rapport building
Initial injury intake
Home care recommendations
Symptom assessment
Health incident triage
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse- License # 1126248
Timeline
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Carenet Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Telephonic Triage Nurse
Medcor, Inc.
10.2023 - 07.2024
NURSE ADMINISTRATOR
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY- EATING DISORDER/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH