Critical Care Charge Nurse at United States Air Force (2016-03 – 2018-07)
Provided clinical leadership and direct care for critically ill patients in a fast-paced intensive-care environment.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and rapidly recognized changes in respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status requiring immediate intervention.
- Managed cardiac monitoring, mechanical ventilation, oxygen-delivery systems, transducers, and invasive pressure-monitoring equipment.
- Managed patient pain and sedation needs and evaluated response to treatment.
- Administered IV, injectable, oral, and enteral medications.
- Coordinated care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams and communicated changes in patient status.
- Provided patient and family education, support, and advocacy.
- Mentored and supervised nursing personnel and medical technicians.
- Participated in quality-improvement and cost-containment initiatives supporting a $125,000 operating budget.
- Performed emergency stabilization interventions and responded to rapidly changing patient conditions.
ICU Flight Nurse / Critical Care Transport Nurse at United States Air Force
Provided critical-care nursing during military aeromedical transport of patients requiring a high level of clinical monitoring and intervention.
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients during transport, recognizing changes in respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status.
- Managed airway, oxygenation, ventilation, cardiac monitoring, IV therapies, medications, and other critical-care needs in a transport environment.
- Worked independently and collaboratively with flight and medical teams to maintain patient stability throughout transport.
- Responded to emergent changes in patient condition and initiated appropriate interventions.
- Maintained detailed clinical documentation and communicated patient status and care needs during transitions between healthcare settings.
Utilization Manager at United States Air Force (2018-07 – 2019-05)
- Performed clinical review of inpatient and outpatient services using established clinical criteria and Department of Defense guidelines.
- Reviewed medical records and clinical documentation to evaluate appropriateness and continuity of care.
- Coordinated physician review and communicated clinical determinations in a timely manner.
- Monitored readmissions and high-utilizer patients and coordinated appropriate specialty referrals.
- Developed workflow processes and training materials to improve efficiency and consistency.
Disease Manager at United States Air Force (2018-07 – 2018-08)
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided patient education and promoted adherence to treatment plans and clinical guidelines.
- Developed disease-specific education materials and care pathways.
Critical Care Registered Nurse at United States Air Force (2015-04 – 2016-03)
Managed critically ill medical and surgical patients in a 10-bed intensive care unit.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and prioritized care according to patient acuity and changing clinical needs.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm, respiratory status, vital signs, laboratory results, fluid balance, and hemodynamic status.
- Managed mechanical ventilation and advanced cardiac and respiratory monitoring equipment.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, blood products, and transfusions while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Recognized and responded to sepsis, shock, respiratory compromise, and other acute complications.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and modify treatment plans.
- Provided patient and family education, emotional support, and advocacy.
Executive Officer at United States Air Force (2014-01 – 2015-04)
Supported senior military healthcare leadership with administrative and operational responsibilities.
- Prepared reports, presentations, correspondence, and executive briefing materials.
- Coordinated meetings, schedules, communications, and organizational records.
- Evaluated administrative processes and identified opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency.
Critical Care Registered Nurse at United States Air Force (2012-04 – 2014-03)
Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions.
- Assisted physicians with bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
- Managed patients requiring mechanical ventilation, cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, and invasive monitoring.
- Assessed pain, sedation, respiratory status, vital signs, laboratory results, and overall clinical condition.
- Administered medications and IV therapies and monitored patients for treatment response and complications.
- Participated in development and evaluation of nursing protocols and provided education to nursing and interdisciplinary staff.
Critical Care Registered Nurse at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (2007-01 – 2012-01)
Provided critical care to medically complex neurosurgical patients in a 52-bed specialty intensive-care unit.
- Performed detailed neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and hemodynamic assessments.
- Managed mechanically ventilated patients and monitored invasive lines, central lines, catheters, and other critical-care equipment.
- Recognized urgent and emergent changes in patient condition and initiated appropriate interventions.
- Managed pain and sedation and evaluated patient response to treatment.
- Administered medications, IV infusions, blood products, and transfusions while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Assisted neurosurgeons with complex bedside procedures.
- Provided patient and family education, advocacy, and emotional support.
- Facilitated admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
Executive Officer at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (2014-01 – 2015-04)
Supported senior military healthcare leadership with administrative and operational responsibilities.
- Prepared reports, presentations, correspondence, and executive briefing materials.
- Coordinated meetings, schedules, communications, and organizational records.
- Evaluated administrative processes and identified opportunities to improve workflow and efficiency.
Critical Care Registered Nurse at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (2012-04 – 2014-03)
Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions.
- Assisted physicians with bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
- Managed patients requiring mechanical ventilation, cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, and invasive monitoring.
- Assessed pain, sedation, respiratory status, vital signs, laboratory results, and overall clinical condition.
- Administered medications and IV therapies and monitored patients for treatment response and complications.
- Participated in development and evaluation of nursing protocols and provided education to nursing and interdisciplinary staff.
