Provided compassionate care to patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, ensuring a comfortable environment during their recovery process.
Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate documentation to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Educated patients and families on postoperative care practices, promoting understanding and adherence to instructions.
Registered Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
St Luke's
06.2023 - Current
Served as a mentor and role model for new nurses, providing guidance and support
Experienced with various inotrope/pressor medications such as Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Neosynephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Vasopressin
Experienced with antiarrythmics and vasodilators such as Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Esmolol, Nitroglycerin, and Nitroprusside
Provided care for patients requiring CRRT, IABP, or Impella assistance
Proficient in applying hemodynamic data from PA, CVP, and arterial lines to patient care
Managed immediate post heart and great vessel surgical patients
Travel Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Collaborated with other care providers, such as physicians and nurses, to ensure clients receive the best possible care
Collaborated with other health care professionals to coordinate patient care
Travel Registered Nurse- Emergency Department Transition
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Managed the flow of patients from the emergency department to inpatient units, ensuring timely and appropriate care
Administered blood transfusions and intravenous (IV) medications safely and efficiently
Travel Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
St. Luke's
05.2022 - 08.2022
Collaborated with other care providers, such as physicians and nurses, to ensure clients receive the best possible care
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans to meet the needs of all patients in the unit
Travel Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Maine Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Collaborated with other care providers, such as physicians and nurses, to ensure clients receive the best possible care
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans to meet the needs of all patients in the unit
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Catholic Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients and their families
Managed and monitored patient care services to ensure quality and safety standards
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2021
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelors - Science of Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2020
Skills
Charge Nurse
Clinical Preceptor
CRRT
IABP
Impella
Certification
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Shadow Experience
St Luke's Hospital CVOR- CABG
Hattiesburg Plastic Surgery Center
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Luke's
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
St Luke's
06.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse- Emergency Department Transition
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
St. Luke's
05.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Maine Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Catholic Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit