RN - Apollo Behaviour Health Hospital - Baton Rouge
(2024-01 - 2025-06)
- Provided comprehensive care to patients experiencing a range of mental and physical health issues, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and ADHD.
- Partnered with physicians to deliver patient status updates and execute medical directives.
- Monitored and supported patients' emotional and psychological health through direct engagement.
- Managed and administered prescribed medication schedules under the direction of Medical Doctors.
Mother/Baby RN - Ochsner Health - Baton Rouge
(2020-02 - 2023-11)
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to a culturally diverse patient population of postpartum mothers and their newborns.
- Monitored patients for signs of postpartum hemorrhage.
- Communicated critical lab values to physicians.
- Initiated and maintained intravenous (IV) therapy, including antibiotic administration, for postpartum patients and their newborns as indicated.
- Educated new mothers on essential postpartum self-care and infant care practices.
- Assessed infant vital signs and reported any abnormal findings to the physician.
Clinical Supervisor, Pediatrics - OLOL Regional Medical Center - Baton Rouge
(2014-02 - 2014-04)
- Managed appointment and referral scheduling, maintained patient charts, provided essential information and instructions to patients, and coordinated patient flow within the pediatric department.
- Executed select nursing duties, including documenting patient history, vital signs, immunizations, and allergies.
- Prepared, stocked, and cleaned examination rooms, ensuring adequate supplies and equipment for treatments.
- Observed and recorded patient conditions and reactions to medications and treatments, reporting findings to the physician.
- Educated patients and families on diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness topics.
- Adhered strictly to departmental and hospital policies and procedures, upholding all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
- Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills in all responsibilities, fostering a respectful environment for colleagues through cooperation and effective communication, and exhibiting hospitality and courtesy in all interactions.
RN Case Manager - Regional Home Health - Baton Rouge
(2013-11 - 2014-02)
- Supervised a team of 15 LPNs providing extended home health care services.
- Delivered specialized care to pediatric patients requiring continuous assistance with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Gained extensive experience managing complex cases including Pompe disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Werdnig Hoffman disease, seizure disorders, and diabetes.
- Administered tracheostomy, gastrostomy tube (g-tube), and wound care to patients.
- Managed and adjusted ventilator settings.
- Performed tracheostomy suctioning as needed and managed tracheostomy changes.
- Executed recertification, resumption of care, discharge, and admission processes for home health patients.
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments for Extended Home Health (EHH) patients.
School RN - Health Care Centers In Schools - Baton Rouge
(2008-12 - 2013-10)
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for students with acute illnesses and injuries, adhering to Health Centers in Schools nursing guidelines.
- Referred students to school resources or hospital emergency rooms when medically necessary.
- Verified and updated immunization records for all enrolled students.
- Initiated and maintained student care plans in collaboration with Pupil Appraisal Services or Exceptional Student Services, following established protocols.
- Conducted hearing and vision screenings for students.
- Administered medications in accordance with nursing protocols and physician orders.
- Onboarded and trained new employees, serving as a mentor.
- Maintained confidential communication with parents/guardians, support staff, and school faculty regarding student health status.
- Provided preventive health education and counseled students, families, and school staff on child health-related issues.
- Participated in school Open House events.
- Documented weekly supervisory visits with School Health Assistants.
- Maintained Continuing Education requirements as mandated by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN).
- Fulfilled other assigned duties as required.
Mother/Baby RN - Woman's Hospital - Baton Rouge
(2006-04 - 2008-12)
- Provided nursing care to a diverse patient population of postpartum mothers and their newborns.
- Monitored postpartum patients for potential hemorrhaging.
- Administered and managed Magnesium Sulfate infusions for postpartum patients.
- Communicated significant lab values to physicians.
- Initiated and maintained IV therapy and administered antibiotics to postpartum patients and their newborns as necessary.
- Educated new mothers on essential postpartum self-care and infant care techniques.
- Assessed infant vital signs and promptly reported any abnormalities to the physician.
Pediatric RN - Our Lady of The Lake - Baton Rouge
(2005-10 - 2006-04)
- Delivered age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents on a pediatric medical-surgical unit at Children's Hospital, managing a variety of diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, respiratory diseases, heart defects, and GI/GU conditions.
- Established IV access for pediatric patients requiring fluids or antibiotics, administered feedings via gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes), and performed suctioning for patients with tracheostomies.
- Kept families informed about their child's care and all procedures being performed.
Executive Secretary - Louisiana Department Of Agriculture And Forestry - Baton Rouge
(1997-09 - 2003-03)
- Managed Workers' Compensation claims for the department.
- Authored and typed employee job descriptions.
- Processed and filed personnel actions for employees.
- Mailed letters of inquiry to prospective employees.
- Assisted new employees with completing necessary onboarding paperwork.
- Handled all incoming telephone calls.
- Scheduled all meetings for interviews.
