Registered Nurse Outpatient cardiology at Orlando Health (2019-10 – Present)
- Place orders into our EMR, Epic
- Handle situations over the phone and triage patients needs.
- Provide patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Perform triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Precept new nurses to outpatient cardiology office and adhere to practice policy and procedures.
- Serve as Nurse Practice Council Chair for Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute
Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab at Orlando Health (2015-08 – Present)
- Prepare patients for cardiac catheterizations, cardiac implantable devices, interventional radiology procedures, vascular procedures, and noninvasive cardiac procedures
- Also, circulate during procedures, recover patients post procedure, take vital signs, start IVs, perform EKGs, administer medications
- Take call for emergent cases such as STEMIs, temporary pacemaker placement, emergent vascular procedures
- Act as charge nurse, monitor and document details of cases.
- Assisted physicians in performing cardiac catheterization procedures, including angioplasty and stent placement.
- Monitored patient vital signs during and after the procedure.
- Provided pre-and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Assessed patient condition and communicated findings to physician or other healthcare personnel as needed.
Supervisor at Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital (2022-09 – 2023-10)
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Actively participated in professional organizations related to nursing practice.
- Oversaw the hiring process, including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support to team members.
- Participate in Hospital Nurse Practice Council.
Home Health Registered Nurse at Utopia Home Health (2021-10 – 2022-08)
- Assessed and evaluated patient's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
- Instructed patients in proper self-care techniques such as medication administration or wound dressing changes.
- Conducted home visits to assess safety of living environment for elderly or disabled clients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessment data and nursing interventions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Developed individualized care plans for home care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room at Greenwood Leflore Hospital (2014-02 – 2015-07)
- Worked in the Emergency Room
- Triage patients according to presenting illnesses, start IVs, perform EKGs, assessments, administer PO, IV, subcutaneous medications
- Take care of patients from newborn to geriatric.
Radiologic Technologist at Tallahatchie General Hospital (2012-01 – 2013-01)
- Perform x-rays and CT scans on patients as ordered by physician
- Input patient data into computer system.
CT Technologist at Grenada Lake Medical Center (2003-01 – 2011-01)
- Perform CT scans, MRIs, and x-rays on patients per doctors orders, C-arm responsibilities in surgery, start IVs, and inject contrast media into patients as ordered
- Transport and assist in handling of patients
- Input patient data into the PACS system.
Radiologic Technologist at South Sunflower County Hospital (2003-01 – 2004-01)
- Perform x-rays and CT scans on patients per doctors orders.
Bank Teller at Guaranty Bank and Trust Company (2001-01 – 2002-01)
- Count money and balance at end of day
- Take care of customers banking needs.
