RN - Primary Children Hospital
(2023-06)
Same day surgery/Children's Procedure Center
- Prepare pediatric patients for surgical and diagnostic procedures in a high-acuity perioperative environment, including preoperative assessment, education, and emotional support for patients and families
- Monitor and recover patients post-anesthesia, including vigilant airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, pain assessment, and safe extubation in accordance with anesthesia protocols
- Assist anesthesia providers during induction and intra-procedural care for pediatric patients undergoing MRI, CT, and PET imaging, ensuring continuous physiologic monitoring and patient safety in a controlled sedation environment
RN - Professional Pediatric Home Care (PPHC)
(2016-10 - 2017-07)
Home health
- Provided compassionate in-home nursing care for pediatric patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs, including severe seizure disorders and mental health conditions
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient response to treatment
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needs
- Monitored for seizure activity, implemented seizure precautions, and provided postictal care and ongoing assessment
- Accompanied patients to and from school while ensuring continuity of care and patient safety
- Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary healthcare providers to support individualized care plans
- Provided emotional support and patient/family education to promote safety, independence, and quality of life
LPN - Horizon Home Health (Pediatrics)
(2015-03 - 2015-12)
Home health
- Provide comprehensive in-home care for medically complex pediatric patients, including those with gastrostomy tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilator dependence
- Perform skilled nursing care such as enteral feedings, medication administration via G-tube, tracheostomy care, and airway suctioning to maintain patient stability and safety
- Support activities of daily living and developmental engagement, including facilitating school attendance, transportation, and overnight monitoring in collaboration with families
- Collaborate closely with caregivers to deliver family-centered care, ensuring continuity, education, and adherence to individualized care plans
LPN - Country Life Care Center
(2015-01 - 2015-03)
Long term care
- Provide skilled nursing care for adult patients with complex medical needs, including tracheostomies, mechanical ventilation, enteral feeding tubes, and PICC lines
- Perform comprehensive medication administration, airway suctioning, and routine maintenance of invasive lines and devices in accordance with clinical protocols
- Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments to monitor patient status, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Document care accurately and in real time, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and continuity of care across interdisciplinary teams
- Deliver patient-centered support addressing both medical and emotional needs to promote comfort, stability, and quality of life
HUC/Tech - Primary Childrens Hospital
(2009-08 - 2015-01)
Health unit coordinator and tech in the NICU
- Support inpatient pediatric unit operations by entering laboratory and imaging orders/results (labs and x-rays), assisting with patient admissions and discharges, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
- Assist clinical teams during emergency situations, including code blue events and bedside procedures/surgeries, providing rapid response support and equipment preparation
- Promote a safe and supportive environment for pediatric patients and families by providing reassurance, communication support, and family-centered care during high-stress situations
- Maintain readiness of patient care areas by stocking bedside equipment, restocking supplies, and ensuring availability of essential materials for nursing and provider teams
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to enhance workflow efficiency, patient safety, and continuity of care across the unit
