Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 30 years of direct patient care experience, specializing in effective communication with physicians and comprehensive patient education. Extensive knowledge of medications and treatments, combined with a strategic approach to long-term patient planning. Proven track record in advocating for patient needs and delivering swift, accurate diagnoses. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and evidence-based practices.
Work History
Travel Nurse ICU
Maxim Healthcare
216 Bed hospital
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
RN
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC | undefinedundefined
Clinical Observation Unit/Emergency Dept Obervation Unit
Observation unit of patients awaiting plans to discharge home or transfer to a med/surg floor.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Travel RN
Maxim Medical staffing | undefinedundefined
ICU mostly managing care of ventilator and multiple IV medicated drips of acute patients.
ICU Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare | undefinedundefined
Acute and step-down ICU departments. Taking care of ventilator and basic IV drips.
RN
Flowers Hospital | undefinedundefined
Periop 101 program taught by Ann Andrews RN
RN
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, SAMC | undefinedundefined
Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Worked 6 years as an LPN on renal/dialysis floor. Worked 6 years as RN in CCU.
RN Charge Nurse
1 Year
Springbrook Center | 01.2025 - 01.2026
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and health management strategies.
Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on best practices and safety procedures.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall patient safety and outcomes.
Charge Nurse
1 Year
Springharbor | 06.2023 - 06.2024
Administered medications and treatment to adolescent psychiatric patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
RN Travel Nurse Via Supplemental Health Care
3 Months
St. Marys Hospital | 12.2022 - 03.2023
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Adult Health Unit
Behavioral Health Charge RN
3 Years 4 Months
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center For Children | 01.2019 - 05.2022
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
RN
7 Months
Graceville Corrections | 05.2018 - 12.2018
See inmates on an emergency basis. Take care of inmates in the infirmary and in mental health cells. Administer medications and insulin.
Obtained documents, clearances from state agencies
Performed direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
RN - ASN
Wallace College | Dothan, AL | 2007
Skills
CPR- current BLS
Peritoneal Dialysis
CRRT
Femoral sheaths
Titration of multiple IV medicated drips
Ventilators
Sterile dressing changes
Insulin drips and diabetic management
Meditech
Paragon
Epic
McKesson charting systems
Coude foleys
CBI
IV therapy
Chemical
physical
mechanical restraints
Psychiatric Crisis stabilization for children
adolescents
and adults
Staff supervision
Admission Assessments
Care Plans
First Med of Dothan
Assisted several doctors in an acute clinic. venipuncture, lab test, EKG, minor skin surgeries
Extendicare
Worked as an LPN as charge nurse. Mostly worked the medicine and treatment cart.