Contract School Registered Nurse at Soliant Health/CCSS (2026-01 – 2026-07)
- Provided nursing scope of practice care to staff and students K-12.
- Responded, assessed, and provided first aid and/or other interventions during medical emergencies.
- Treated minor injuries, dispensed medications, and cared for acute and chronic illnesses.
- Monitored and Responsible for medication count, AED's, and other clinic medical equipment.
- Conducted required health screenings.
- Performed public health tracking, compliance, and communication relevant with immunizations and school safety.
Assessment/ Home Health Registered Nurse at Caring Hearts of Georgia (2023-05 – 2024-06)
- Performed initial and routine assessments for diverse patient profiles.
- Enforced compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and professional nursing care standards.
- Formulated and revised care plans based on real time and changes in patient status.
- Performed supervisory visits to oversee clinical guidance for caregivers and direct staff ensuring safe and quality care.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation.
- Facilitated effective and clear communication between patients and peers.
- Performed MD ordered clinical skills including phlebotomy, wound care, and medication administration.
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse at Georgia Bone and Joint Ambulatory Surgery Center (2013-04 – 2022-06)
- Evaluated diverse patient population ages 2+ years for outpatient orthopedic surgery.
- Reviewed medical histories, vitals, labs, and diagnostic tests.
- Secured surgical clearance through comprehensive pre-op assessment.
- Managed patient admissions by pre-op compliance, assessment, ADL's, establishing IV access, and initiated ordered intravenous therapies efficiently.
- Phase I and II Pacu duties including monitoring patient status during recovery phase, executed interventions for optimal pain control and hemodynamic stability.
- Assessed and provided care to dressings, drains, and wound vacs.
- Assessed and discharged readiness based on standardized post anesthesia and MD protocol.
- Audited clinical charts for accurate and precise documentation.
- Educated patients and caregivers on correct DME and home health for optimal healing.
- Assisted anesthesia and clinical team with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar intervention procedures.
Cosmetic/Surgical Nurse at West Georgia Center for Plastic Surgery (2012-05 – 2013-04)
- Prepared surgical candidates by managing pre-op checklists, ordering diagnostic labs, and delivering instruction.
- Lead pre-procedure "Time Outs" and verified MD markings.
- Initiated IV access and administered fluids, pre-medications, and intra op therapies.
- Functioned as Scrub/Circulator Nurse preparing sterile fields, managed instruments, assisted MD, maintained patient homeostasis, and collected/prepared lab specimens.
- Managed Phase I and II recovery through assessment, pain management, and medication administration.
- Conducted post op follow ups to 1 yr out, performing suture, drain, and staple removal.
- Educated patients on wound care, symptom management, and optimal healing protocols.
- Assisted plastic surgeon with minor procedures, including scar revisions, mole removals, and complex biopsies.
- Performed duties associated with aesthetic injections by preparing and assisting Botox and dermal filler therapies.
- Operated medical lasers to perform dermal, hair removal, and venous treatments using YAG, LYRA, AURA, and FRAXEL systems.
- Evaluated new patients by conducting initial health histories and clinical assessments.
- Audited medical inventory including crash cart, surgical equipment, and medications for compliance.
