Registered Nurse - Emergency Department at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center (2024-08 – Present)
Provide high-acuity, evidence-based emergency care while independently managing a 4–5 patient assignment in a fast-paced ED serving a diverse patient population.
- Serve in rotating roles as ED RN, triage nurse (since Mar 2026), and charge nurse (since Jun 2026), supporting both direct patient care and department operations.
- As charge nurse, coordinate 10–15 nurses and staff per shift, managing staffing, patient assignments, throughput, resource allocation, and real-time patient safety concerns.
- Perform rapid triage assessments, prioritize patient acuity and flow, recognize time-sensitive emergencies, and collaborate with ED physicians regarding escalation and activation of emergency pathways.
- Perform advanced ED skills including ultrasound-guided IV access, intraosseous access, complex wound care, splinting, NG tube management, urinary catheterization, EKG acquisition, and central line care.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, case management, and other disciplines to coordinate diagnostics, treatment, escalation of care, and safe patient disposition.
- Precept new nurses and support RN development through clinical instruction, critical-thinking guidance, ED protocol education, and creation of an ongoing new-hire/RN residency reference resource; delivered staff education on CroFab administration and TLSO brace application in May 2026.
RN Residency Program – Emergency Department at Novant Health (2024-08 – 2025-08)
Completed a structured, comprehensive RN Residency Program for new graduate nurses with rotations across multiple emergency departments.
- Progressed from preceptee to independent ED RN after four months, building advanced skills in emergency nursing through preceptorship, simulation labs, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Emphasized critical thinking, patient safety, clinical decision-making, and transition-to-practice support in high-acuity emergency settings.
Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care and Rehab at Wellmore of Tega Cay (2024-07 – 2025-07)
PRN position providing nursing care in long-term care and rehabilitation setting.
- Conducted resident assessments, recorded vital signs, and participated in ongoing care plan updates including fall risk, skin integrity, and diabetes management.
- Administered medications and treatments promptly while monitoring and documenting resident responses.
- Documented daily assessments, skin checks, falls, blood sugars, PRN effectiveness, and family communication to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding, promoting safety and dignity.
- Responded rapidly to emergencies to ensure resident safety and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Long-Term Care and Rehab at Wellmore of Tega Cay (2021-06 – 2024-06)
PRN position providing direct care support in long-term care and rehabilitation setting.
- Assisted residents with mobility, personal hygiene, eating, and other daily activities in a long-term care and rehab setting.
- Conducted routine check-ins to ensure residents' needs and preferences were met and reported abnormal findings or behavioral changes to nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate support to residents and families.
Nurse Extern - Med Surg at Medical University of South Carolina (2023-05 – 2024-01)
PRN nursing extern position on medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored vital signs, weight, and intake/output to support patient stability on a medical-surgical unit.
- Assisted with patient comfort measures, transport, and response to call lights and requests.
- Reported patient observations and concerns to the nursing supervisor and care team.
