Soon to be graduating to become an FNP with a master's degree. Dedicated nursing professional with over 17 years of RN experience in an acute care setting. My three professional goals are the following.
Secure a challenging position in a primary care practice to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a contribution to the practice
Develop new skills through mentorship
Continue to study the guidelines and stay current with trends and practices
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, PCU
Norman Regional Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Majority of patients with CVA
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Contractor RN
Care Rev
01.2023 - 04.2023
Works in multiple SSM campuses (OKC, MWC, or Shawnee)
Floats to various units (ICU, PCU, step-down, telemetry, and M/S)
Provides direct patient care, including assessment, medication administration, and documentation.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2022
Provided professional care and assistance to adult patients in 8-bed Medical and Surgical ICU unit
Managed life support equipment and various IV drips
Worked as relief lead nurse frequently, making assignments and coordinating care with another interdisciplinary team
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Staff RN, Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
Integris Baptist Medical Center
07.2016 - 02.2017
Provided care to acutely and critically ill patients, especially unstable cardiac patients
Maintained and prepared patients for LVAD or cardiac transplants
Managed life-sustaining measures such as mechanical ventilator, therapeutic hypothermia, CRRT, balloon pump, etc.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Integris Canadian Valley Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2016
Provided direct care to medical-surgical patients
Developed, implemented, and made adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Integris Baptist Medical Center
03.2009 - 07.2012
Provided postoperative care to patients after cardiothoracic surgery such as CABG, valve replacement, thoracotomy, vascular surgery, etc
Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Staff Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital
07.2008 - 03.2009
Provided direct care to medical-surgical patients of mainly GI related issues
Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Integris Baptist Medical Center
05.2004 - 07.2008
Provided postoperative care to patients after cardiothoracic surgery such as CABG, valve replacement, thoracotomy, vascular surgery, etc
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
Education
MSN-FNP -
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN
01.2024
BSN -
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.2004
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Intake and Discharge
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Specimen Collection
IV Management
Tracheostomy/Ventilator Management
Infection Control Measures
Patient and Family Education
Leadership
Time Management
Emotional Support/Empathy
Patient Advocate
Regulatory Compliance
Sheath Removal
NIHSS
Invasive/Non-invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
CRRT
Rotoprone bed use
Ultrasound-guided peripheral IV (USGPIV) insertion
EMR– EPIC, Cerner, and Meditech
Certification
RN license from OBN, Current
BLS from AHA, Current
ACLS from AHA, Current
PALS from AHA, Current
CCRN from AACN, Current
Affiliations
Golden Key International Honor Society
National Society for Leadership and Success
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (AONP)
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Oklahoma Nurses Association (ONA)
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)