Registered Nurse confident in working in a fast-paced setting and being challenged by a variety of medical conditions, specifically the neurological disease process.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Med Surgical and Psych
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
08.2023 - Current
Assessed, monitored, and documented patient progress including vital signs, wound care, and post-operative recovery.
Provided comprehensive care to post-stroke patients, addressing neurological deficits, mobility challenges, and speech impairments,
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Monitored and assessed patients for changes in condition, providing prompt interventions to prevent complications.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Clinical Stroke Navigator
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER, Honolulu, Hawai'i
02.2023 - 08.2023
Serves as a liaison throughout the facility and in the community regarding services provided for this unique patient population.
Systematically and continually assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care.
Solicited patient concerns, demonstrated responsiveness and respect and communicated plan of care to patient and family members.
Reviewed surgical, diagnostic and interventional procedures and offered overview of expectations for outcomes.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Med Surgical- Neurological
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER, Honolulu, Hawai'i
12.2020 - 02.2023
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Demonstrated a deep understanding of both neurological disorders to deliver tailored, high-quality care.
Monitored and assessed patients for changes in conditions, providing prompt interventions to prevent complications.
Performed frequent neurological assessments, utilizing tools like the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) to evaluate and document patient progress.
Administered medications, IV therapies, and blood transfusions in adherence to safety protocols and physician orders.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, specifically patients dealing with neurological and psychological diseases/disorders.
Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
08.2019 - 11.2020
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Specialized training for solid organ transplant patients.
Maintained care for other surgical specialties including: gynecological, urology, and surgical oncology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
05.2014
Skills
Nursing Consultation
Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Crisis Resolution
Accurate Documentation
Alternative Treatments
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Med Surgical and Psych
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Stroke Navigator
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER, Honolulu, Hawai'i
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Med Surgical- Neurological
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER, Honolulu, Hawai'i
12.2020 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
08.2019 - 11.2020
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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