Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Dependable registered Nurse equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Pediatric Emergency Room
10.2016 - 09.2021
Accepted personal responsibility to maintain competencies for direct patient care and team leadership
Provided care in non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner
Ordered treatments, extensive patient education, frequent communication with providers
Evaluated resident response to nursing interventions and altered care plan through ongoing assessments
Performed evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review
Sought assistance and support in unfamiliar clinical situations and utilized guidance of mentors
Performed comprehensive initial and ongoing assessment of patients and families
Maintained nursing work station in safe, orderly and efficient manner
Interpreted and verified physician orders correctly
Exercised professional judgement in adapting nursing measures to changing needs
Conducted thorough patient history and medication review
Educated patients and families on proper home health care strategies and procedures
Prepared and administered medications after appropriate orientation and instruction
Followed infection control and medical center policies, including that of
Administered medications and monitors use and side effects
Assessed physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients
Conducted appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures
Participated in interviewing and recruiting of nursing personnel
Established priorities in emergency medical situations
HMDec 2013
Identified emergency situations and provided care within legal scope of practice
Administered Injections, IV starts and administering fluid.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
03.2014 - 10.2016
Utilized clinical data to implement appropriate interventions
Measured health outcomes against patient care goals and standards
Sought assistance and support in unfamiliar clinical situations and utilized guidance of mentors
Maintained nursing work station in safe, orderly and efficient manner
Administered medication as prescribed by patient's physician
Inserted and irrigated NG tubes and Foley catheters
Provided preoperative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
Evaluated resident response to nursing interventions and altered care plan through ongoing assessments
Educated patients and families on proper home health care strategies and procedures
Exercised professional judgement in adapting nursing measures to changing needs
Treated all patients and staff with dignity and respect in consistent manner
Prepared and administered medications after appropriate orientation and instruction
Conducted nursing assessment by taking patient history and physical assessment
Participated in Performance Improvement activities, including Core Measures
Conducted appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures
Administered Injections, IV starts and administering fluid
Performed evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review
Performed comprehensive initial and ongoing assessment of patients and families
Maintained resident confidence by monitoring confidential information processing
Provided care in non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner
Performed treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately
Administered immunizations against infectious diseases and follow up on any adverse reactions
Assessed physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients
Identified emergency situations and provided care within legal scope of practice.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2023
Skills
Acute Care
Care For Patients
Employee Safety
Invasive Procedures
Discharge Planning
Privacy and Confidentiality
Medical Records Management
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Problem Solving
Multitasking
Critical Thinking
Intravenous Therapy
Emergency Triage
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Time Management
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Licensed RN - current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Pediatric Emergency Room
10.2016 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
03.2014 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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