Registered Nurse at Prisma Health Richland Hospital (2022-01 – Present)
- Stabilize patients, manage complex treatments, and ensure patients' safety.
- Work on the front lines of patient care, treat patients with urgent medical issues such as infections, heart conditions, trauma, or complications from chronic illnesses.
- Perform continuous patient assessment, monitor vital signs, recognize subtle changes in condition, and respond quickly to emergencies.
- Administer medications, manage IV lines, perform wound care, and assist with routine procedures.
- Work closely with physicians, specialists, and other staff to implement care plans and adjust treatments as needed. Act as advocate for patients, explaining diagnoses, answering questions, and helping families understand complex medical information during stressful situations.
Registered Nurse at Ernest Rehabilitation Center (2025-01 – Present)
- Assess patients' physical and emotional needs, develop individualized care plans, administer medications, and monitor progress over time.
- Assist patients with mobility, pain management, wound care, and the use of medical equipment such as braces or feeding tubes.
- Teach patients and their families how to manage conditions at home, prevent complications, and adapt to lifestyle changes.
- Work closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and social workers to ensure a coordinated recovery plan.
- Provide encouragement and emotional support, helping patients stay motivated through setbacks.
Registered Nurse at Lifecare of Columbia, Long-term Care (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Provided support to residents who require ongoing medical attention and assistance with daily living over an extended period.
- Oversaw and coordinated patient care plans tailored to each resident's needs, such as administering medications, monitoring chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, and performing treatments such as wound care and tube feedings.
- Provided regular assessments daily, tracking changes in physical and cognitive health, and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), ensuring that care is delivered safely and effectively.
Registered Nurse at Department of Mental Health, CM-Tucker Center (2018-01 – 2023-12)
- Focused on caring for individuals experiencing conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
- Provided strong interpersonal and therapeutic skills, supporting both the emotional and physical well-being of the patients.
- Provided daily comprehensive mental health assessment, including evaluating mood, behavior, thought processes, and risk factors such as suicidal ideation or harm to others by developing and implementing individualized care plans that may include medication management, therapy support, and crisis intervention.
- Built trust with patients by listening without judgment, providing emotional support, and encouraging healthy coping strategies, and help patients develop skills to manage stress, relationships, and daily challenges.
- Recognized early signs of agitation or crisis and intervened appropriately to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff, including implementing safety protocols, conducting regular observations, and collaborating with the healthcare team during emergencies.
Registered Nurse at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Center of Columbia (2015-01 – 2019-12)
- Assessed patients' physical and emotional needs, developed individualized care plans, administered medications, and monitored progress over time.
- Assisted patients with mobility, pain management, wound care, and the use of medical equipment such as braces or feeding tubes.
- Taught patients and their families how to manage conditions at home, prevent complications, and adapt to lifestyle changes.
- Worked closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and social workers to ensure a coordinated recovery plan.
- Provided encouragement and emotional support, helping patients stay motivated through setbacks.
- Maintained strong communication skills, patience, and empathy are essential traits.
Registered Nurse at Wellpath Correct Care Solution (2016-01 – 2019-12)
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- Ensured that patients receive safe, ethical, and appropriate medical care within a secure environment.
- Provided understanding of legal, ethical, and safety considerations unique to correctional settings.
- Taught patients about disease management, hygiene, and preventive care, which can help reduce the spread of illness within the facility.
