Resourceful nursing leader proficient in patient assessment and quality assurance. Known for resolving staff conflicts and enhancing collaborative efforts across departments to improve patient care delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
02.2016 - Current
Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently within the department.
Managed daily staffing schedules to optimize nurse coverage and support patient needs.
Facilitated communication between departments to improve workflow and patient outcomes.
Resolved conflicts among medical staff in a professional manner.
Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
Nursing Supervisor
Saint John Hospital
Leavenworth, Kansas
05.2017 - Current
Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently within the department.
Managed daily staffing schedules to optimize nurse coverage and support patient needs.
Resolved conflicts among staff to maintain a positive work environment and team cohesion.
Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
PICC Nurse
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
12.2016 - 04.2018
Executed sterile technique for safe and efficient insertion of PICC lines.
Monitored patient vital signs before and after PICC line placement.
Promptly reported adverse reactions or complications related to CVADs to physicians and charge nurse.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
02.2008 - 02.2016
Delivered emergency care to critically ill patients promptly and efficiently.
Administered medications and treatments per physician directives during critical situations.
Maintained clear communication with physicians to ensure coordinated patient care.
Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in fast-paced emergency environment.
Performed triage to prioritize treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
Emergency Services Technician
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
11.2006 - 02.2008
Collaborated with healthcare teams during critical incidents to ensure timely interventions.
Monitored vital signs, documenting patient information accurately for effective treatment decisions.
Administered basic life support and first aid to patients requiring immediate care.
Communicated effectively with patients and families, providing reassurance in stressful situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
National American University
Kansas City, MO
11-2007
Skills
Care coordination and patient assessment
Staff scheduling and conflict resolution
Quality assurance in health care
Health care management
Team leadership
Time management
Problem solving
Proficient in Shiftwizard
Ethical practice
Certification
BLS-current
ACLS-current
PALS-current
Accomplishments
WOW award winner-April 2024
Affiliations
Volunteer fundraising with Crohn's and Colitis Association-2011-2014
Volunteer animal fostering with 2 animal rescue organizations-2012-2017