Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse III at Emory University Hospital Midtown (2021-07 – Present)
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Oversaw operations, including admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Manage nurses across 52-bed level 3 NICU unit.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Plantation General Hospital (2017-02 – 2021-07)
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Oversaw operations, including admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Manage nurses across 32-bed level 3 NICU unit
Home Health RN at HRC Home Health Services (2013-11 – 2020-08)
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers. Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Infusion Nurse for home health at At Home Infusion Services (2015-02 – 2017-02)
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in oasis guidelines.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (2000-02 – 2015-05)
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 80-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Obtained and maintained my RN3
- Charge nurse
- Transport of critically ill neonates from multiple hospitals
- Picc line insertion nurse
- Preceptor and resource nurse
- Cool cap team
- Taught RNC classes and inservices
Home Health Registered Nurse at Flagship Healthcare (1997-10 – 1999-12)
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers. Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- IV administration of antibiotics chemotherapy and specialty meds
- Skilled care obstetrics patients such as hydration tocolytic monitoring and performing mother-baby visits
- Case management and development of pediatric program
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Miami Children Hospital (1993-04 – 1994-04)
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 25-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Children's Hospital Of Alabama (1990-02 – 1993-04)
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 20-bed surgical neonatal ICU unit.
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
