Dedicated Registered Nurse with nine years of clinical experience in post-operative, oncology, cardiac, step down, and critical care settings. Skilled in preoperative and postoperative patient assessments, sterile procedures, and interdisciplinary coordination to optimize patient safety and outcomes. Proven ability to build strong team relationships and deliver individualized, compassionate care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Complex Care Unit Registered Nurse
University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
Mobile
11.2022 - Current
Provided care for post op patients, oncology patients, post partum patients, and surgical complications patients with variety of diagnoses.
Performed bedside procedures such as inserting NG tubes, inserting Foleys, wound care, and assisted with placing central lines.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including residents, physicians, surgeons, and respiratory therapists ensuring positive cohesive plan of care and effective individual outcome for patient.
Strong sterile technique and infection prevention practices.
Advocated for patient by supporting rights, values and beliefs and use best clinical judgement.
Provided comprehensive nursing care within policies and procedures of the facility.
Provided post-operative care for OB, GYN, GYN-Oncology, plastic surgery, and general surgery patients, ensuring timely pain control and complication prevention.
Managed complex wound care and postoperative drains and assist with dressing changes and wound vac management.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders, assess for changes/complications.
Managed central, arterial, PICC, peripheral, and IV lines and perform dressing changes.
Experience with titrating drips, monitoring hemodynamics, and recognizing early signs of patient deterioration.
Pre- and post-procedure patient education and consent reinforcement.
Followed MEWS protocol to assess for any acute changes in patient status, notify physician, and follow treatment plan.
Float Pool/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile
07.2019 - Current
Provide care for patients in med/surg, telemetry, cardiac intervention/step down, ER, postpartum/ OB, COVID, and critical care areas with variety of diagnoses.
Perform wound care, administer medications, and use assessment skills to provide care of patient.
Collaborate with patient, family, and medical staff in ensuring positive cohesive plan of care and effective individual outcome for patient.
Provide nursing care within policies and procedures of the facility, keeping specialty of each unit in mind.
Ensure tasks are performed in the department safely.
Develop new nursing skills and knowledge via observation, nursing literature, practice, and continuing education programs.
Chart using the Sunrise charting system for documentation.
Monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Manage central, arterial, PICC, peripheral, and IV lines and perform dressing changes.
Float Pool Contract Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
06.2022 - 11.2022
Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing and daily lab testing.
PCU Stepdown RN Travel Assignment
Nomad Health/ Moses Cone Health
Greensboro
04.2022 - 06.2022
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments. Assessed acuity of patients in order for patients to be provided proper care.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. Followed MEWS protocol to assess for any acute changes in patient status, notified physician, and followed treatment plan.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Interviewed patients and families to assess needs and risk categories to develop and implement appropriate plans of care.
Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters. Titrated IV drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Nitro, and Insulin. Monitored labs and for changes in pt.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Clinical Decision Unit RN Travel Assignment
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
Houston
08.2021 - 11.2021
Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Verify CVA/ TIA and neurological conditions through in-depth health screenings with NIHSS and analysis of patient histories.
Surgical Oncology RN Travel Assignment
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta
03.2021 - 05.2021
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Progressive Care Unit RN Travel Assignment
Medical Solutions/ Jackson Hospital
Marianna
04.2019 - 06.2019
Monitored patients on medicated drips and titrate IV drips.
Collaborated with healthcare team members to stabilize patient in acute distress.
Followed protocol and doctor orders while restraining patient due to risk of harming him or herself.
Admitted patients from PACU and monitor post-surgical procedures.
Monitored patients on BiPAPs and Ventilators with assistance of Respiratory Therapy.
Provided hourly care and rounding to critical patients.
Charted and recorded patient data in CPSI Charting Syste.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Observation/ ED Unit RN Travel Assignment
AMN Healthcare/ Vidant Medical Center
Greenville
01.2019 - 04.2019
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carried out interventions and enhanced continuum of care to deliver best quality of care.
Admitted patient and monitored cardiac rhythm on monitor at nurse's station.
Performed phlebotomy work and draw blood for lab work.
Prepared patient for surgery or monitor patient post-surgical procedure.
Monitored and transfused blood to OB patients and GI patients and monitored for signs of blood transfusion reactions.
Monitored OB patient for signs of miscarriage or complication of pregnancy such as ectopic pregnancy.
Assessed, monitored, and identified changes indicating a CVA/TIA
Inserted IVs with the assistance of vein viewer
3NE Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary
Mobile
06.2016 - 12.2018
Consulted with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Instructed individuals on topics such as health education and disease prevention.
Provideed care using evidence-based practice.
Assessed patients and identify critical changes.
Assessed and frequently monitored post heart catheterization patient.
Charted in EPIC system.
Monitored and set up chest tubes and suction post thoracotomy.
Discharged and admitted patients including record patient's medical history, vitals, and test results.
Prepared patients for surgery and monitor patients closely after surgery.
Responded to codes on the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
05.2016
Skills
Medication and IV Administration Proficiency
Active Listening
Time Management
Rapid Assessment & Critical Thinking in High-acuity Settings
Sterile Technique & Infection Prevention
EPIC Charting System
Team Communication and Multidisciplinary Coordination
Fetal Monitoring/ Maternal Hemodynamic Management
Soarian Charting System
Omnicell and Pyxis Dispensing System
Spacelab Cardiac Monitoring
CPSI Charting System
Sunrise Charting System
Cerner Charting System
Ability to Obtain and Interpret EKGs
Interpret Cardiac Monitor Strips
Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian
Phlebotomy and IV inserting Skills
Multi State License
ACLS/ BLS Certified
NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Women's Complex Care Unit Registered Nurse
University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
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