Registered Nurse (RN) at Prisma Health (2019-11 – Present)
- Managed complex medical conditions including acute illnesses, chronic diseases, and post-operative care
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments on patients upon admission and throughout their stay
- Educated patients and their families about disease management, treatment options, and medication administration
- Responded to emergencies promptly by initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize patients' conditions
- Coordinated discharge planning activities to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home or other healthcare facilities
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and documented patient progress in electronic health records
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Assessed patient needs, identified problems, and implemented appropriate nursing interventions
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to different unit environments and effectively managing diverse patient populations
- Managed complex wound dressings, IV therapy administration, catheter insertions, and other specialized procedures
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress, identify potential issues or complications, and coordinate discharge planning
- Supported new nurses in the float pool by providing guidance on unit-specific policies/procedures during orientation periods
- Collaborated with charge nurses to ensure adequate staffing levels across multiple units based on fluctuating demands
- Utilized strong communication skills when interacting with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Served as a resource person for colleagues regarding clinical expertise related to various specialties
- Managed multiple competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through effective communication and collaboration
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex patient conditions or unexpected changes in status
- Coordinated transfers of critically ill patients between units while ensuring continuity of care was maintained throughout the process
Registered Nurse Case Manager at Amedisys Home Health (2018-04 – 2024-12)
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
Registered Nurse at Oracle Home Health Agency (2015-03 – 2018-06)
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues
Registered Nurse at Lakeland Regional Medical Center (2014-10 – 2016-03)
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Coordinated transfers of critically ill patients between units while ensuring continuity of care was maintained throughout the process
