Global Float RN –ER/PACU - Tenet DMC - Detroit, MI
(2022-08)
Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
- Collect current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.
- Manages basic/advanced life support needs and stabilize patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments.
- Performs evaluations, recommendations and place consultations as related to continum of patient care.
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, and IV infusion) and records prescribed medications.
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatment in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.
- Provides post op surgical care per guidelines, cleans/bandages wounds, provides basic, bedside care.
- Report any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies, as well as initiate patient education plan.
Nurse Admin Manager - Henry Ford Ascension - St. John Providence Hospital - Detroit, MI
(2017-10 - 2022-01)
Provided leadership in the application of the nursing process to client care and organizational processes and/or systems to improve outcomes at the unit or service level. Initiated interdisciplinary projects to improve organizational performance. Lead research and other evident-based endeavors or activities to improve patient care.
- Utilized professional standards of care and practice to evaluate unit programs and/or services.
- Coordinated nursing services staffing for all in-scope units during shifts of work.
- Provided oversight for multiple hospital departments in the absence of unit management.
- Made frequent rounds in all departments to address patient care, staffing, throughput, and any other issues that may arise.
- Participated and directed associates during emergency and code situations, including disaster situations.
- Assumed role of Incident Commander if required.
- Managed performance and fitness-for-duty issues as indicated during shifts of work.
- In partnership with the department leader, supervised department RNs and other department associates, made or recommended decisions on corrective action/termination, assignment of duties, reviews and addresses associate concerns.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Avalon - Detroit, MI
(2016-03 - 2019-05)
- Obtaining the medical forensic history
- Assessing the immediate health care needs
- A comprehensive examination
- Coordinating treatment of injuries
- Documentation of the complete examination
- Collection of samples for the sexual assault evidence collection kit
- Information, treatment, and referrals for STIs, pregnancy prevention, suicidal ideation, alcohol and substance abuse, and other non-acute medical concerns
Staff RN - Surgical Services Pre/Post Op - Henry Ford Health System - Clinton Twp, MI
(2017-10 - 2022-01)
Provide clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care as well as provide assessment plans.
- Monitoring pre/postoperative patients, including monitoring and recording patient vital signs, administering necessary medications, assessing overall recoveries and educating patients and families.
- Monitoring patient's level of consciousness throughout sedation recovery.
- Skilled at maintaining ventilation and circulation, monitoring oxygenation and level of consciousness, preventing shock, and managing pain.
- Responsible for performing post-operative tasks, such as administering medication or changing dressings.
- Checking and updating patient files, charts and medical records.
- Competent with evaluating patients for potential bleeding and/or other pathological indications with intervention as mandated.
