Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
08.2023 - Current
Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and advocated for patients and their families to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.
Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, or pressure lines.
Assist physicians with procedures such as placing central lines, arterial lines, endotracheal intubation, etc.
Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cooper University Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2023
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Managed patient pain relief by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Barista
Starbucks
09.2019 - 09.2021
Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Data Technician
Marine Corps
04.2014 - 12.2017
Evaluated source documents to locate needed information.
Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping.
Utilized techniques for increasing data entry speed.
Analyzed current data records to provide detailed reports.
Conducted audits of existing data entry processes.
Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJ
05.2021
Skills
Advocating for patients' needs and wants
Efficiently interacting as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
Creating strong working relationships with coworkers
Competence in EPIC and Microsoft Office
Nursing Standards Compliance
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Accomplishments
BLS/ ACLS/ PALS certified
Seven Daisy Award Nominations
Received President's Nursing Excellence Award upon Graduation of Associate's Degree (2021)
Nominated for 2023 Lori Osinki "Rising Star" Nursing Excellence Award at Cooper University Hospital
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