Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE - SURGERY
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2021 - 02.2022
Responsible for patient safety during the surgical procedure
Coordinated care of the patient with the surgeon, scrub nurse/tech, and anesthesia provider
Provided assistance to the surgical team throughout the surgical procedure
REGISTERED NURSE
FAYETTEVILLE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC – PULMONOLOGY
02.2017 - 08.2021
Responsible for providing direct or indirect nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergent, or potential health problems; utilizing the knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices and ethics; participate in the organization and management of the physicians’ practice
Maintained a spreadsheet with patients who needed follow up CT scans, labs, outstanding pathology and culture results and follow up appointments/referrals to other physicians
Responsible for obtaining all prior authorizations for patients’ procedures, medications and sleep studies
REGISTERED NURSE
WILLARD WALKER HOSPICE HOME
04.2015 - 02.2017
Provided constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans, and providing end-of-life support to patients and their families
REGISTERED NURSE
WASHINGTON REGIONAL ICU/CCU
10.2010 - 04.2015
Professional caregiver who was responsible for designated patients for a specified time frame
Utilized the nursing process, the environment and other health care resources to meet the specialized needs of all assigned patients
This population included but was not limited to: immediate post op CABG and thoracotomy patients, Neurological surgical and nonsurgical patients such as post-op Crani, spinal fusions, CVA, trauma patients, general surgery patients, bariatric patients, pediatric patients and some psych patients as well
Preceptor for orientees and was a go-to person for the staff for questions about patient care
REGISTERED NURSE – SICU TEAM LEADER
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
01.2005 - 10.2010
Professional caregiver who was responsible for designated patients for a specified time frame
Utilized the nursing process, the environment and other health care resources to meet the specialized needs of all assigned patients
This population included but was not limited to: immediate post op CABG and thoracotomy patients, Neurological surgical and nonsurgical patients such as post-op Crani, spinal fusions, CVA, trauma patients, general surgery patients, bariatric patients, pediatric patients and some psych patients as well
Managed the schedule for the night shift for a period of time, was the charge nurse on my regular scheduled days, was the preceptor for orientees and was a go-to person for the staff on questions about patient care
Radiologic Technologist at Washington Regional Medical Center/Harrison FamilyRadiologic Technologist at Washington Regional Medical Center/Harrison Family