NURSE - James A Haley Medical Center
(2024-01)
- Monitors postoperative vitals and neurological status to detect complications and ensure timely interventions.
- Administers prescribed analgesics and IV therapies while documenting fluid balance and catheter care.
- Provides respiratory support and education to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications and readmissions.
- Collaborates with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate recovery plans and improve discharge readiness.
- Administered medications and managed pain effectively, leading to improved patient comfort and satisfaction scores.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to optimize post-operative care, ensuring seamless transitions and reducing recovery complications.
- Maintained accurate patient records and monitored vital signs, contributing to timely interventions and improved overall patient safety.
RN - PEDIATRICS, ADULTS, WOMEN'S PREOPERATIVE, PACU & OR SUPPORT - Lakeland Regional Medical Center
(2022-07 - 2026-01)
- Monitored post-anesthesia patients' airway and vitals to ensure safe transitions and reduce complications.
- Administered regional blocks and analgesia to optimize pain control and patient comfort.
- Managed postoperative emergencies including respiratory distress and hemodynamic instability with prompt interventions.
- Educated patients and families on discharge care and mobility to support recovery and reduce readmission risk.
- Implemented enhanced monitoring protocols for post-anesthesia patients, leading to substantial improvements in recovery outcomes and reduced complication rates.
- Evaluated patient responses to pain management strategies, refining approaches to optimize comfort and expedite recovery processes.
COMBAT MEDIC (68W/68M – Nutrition healthcare specialist) - United States Army
(2018-03)
- Supported wellness and weight-management programs through lifestyle education and nutritional counseling
- Promoted patient engagement and behavior change to improve long-term health outcomes
- Assisted registered dietitians and healthcare providers with nutrition screening, dietary assessments, and patient education
- Supported patients requiring therapeutic diets, including diabetic, cardiac, renal, weight management, and post-surgical nutrition plans
- Provided one-on-one and group nutrition education focused on healthy eating, weight management, and chronic disease prevention
- Monitored patient dietary intake and compliance, reporting concerns to clinical staff
- Maintained accurate documentation related to nutrition care and food service operations
