Resource RN Float Nurse / Preceptor - Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Central Indiana
(2022-04)
- Provide high-acuity clinical support across multiple Ascension hospitals in Central Indiana, including medical-surgical, orthopedic trauma, progressive care, step-down, burn ICU, LTACH, neurology, behavioral health, oncology, and brain and spinal cord acute care settings.
- Serve as a clinical resource for patient assessment, medication administration, diagnostic testing, IV therapy, wound care, care planning, admissions, and discharges while adapting quickly to varied workflows and patient populations.
- Precept and mentor new graduate nurses, transitioning nurses, nursing students, and student nurse interns in clinical practice, IV therapy, workflow efficiency, evidence-based care, and daily operations.
- Support problem-solving, clinical decision-making, policy compliance, patient and family education, and continuity of care across facilities and specialty units.
Corporate Float Nurse / Clinical Compliance Officer - American Senior Communities - Central Indiana
(2019-05 - 2022-03)
- Provided RN coverage and clinical leadership across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, dementia, and long-term care facilities throughout Central Indiana.
- Coordinated resident care, supervised nursing staff, supported clinical decision-making, and mentored newer nurses across multiple locations.
- Taught evidence-based practice and reinforced clinical compliance standards for nursing teams; also provided shift and weekend supervisory support during staffing shortages.
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse, LTACH (PRN) - Hancock Memorial Hospital, AMG Specialty Unit - Greenfield, IN
(2019-05 - 2020-06)
- Delivered and coordinated care for critically ill patients with complex, multi-system conditions in an LTACH environment, including IV therapy, wound care, medication administration, monitoring, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Weekend RN Supervisor - CommuniCare, Allison Pointe - Indianapolis, IN
(2019-03 - 2019-07)
- Supervised 25–30 nursing staff and managed day-to-day operations across multiple long-term care units.
- Developed shift assignments, delegated responsibilities, monitored quality and medication administration, investigated resident and family concerns, and escalated changes in condition to nursing and ancillary leadership.
Charge Nurse / Assistant Director of Nursing - Neuropsychiatric Hospital - Indianapolis, IN
(2018-05 - 2019-05)
- Led shift operations and supervised 10–16 nursing staff in a 46-bed neuropsychiatric facility, delegating work and promoting a safe, therapeutic environment.
- Coordinated care for complex behavioral health patients, communicated medication and behavioral changes, and partnered with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Charge Nurse, Rehabilitation / Skilled Nursing - Cardon & Associates - Carmel and Fishers, IN
(2016-08 - 2018-05)
- Supervised 6–8 nursing staff and coordinated care for a 40-resident skilled rehabilitation unit, reinforcing safe practice, delegation, and quality care delivery.
Home Health Staff Nurse - Tendercare Home Health - Indianapolis, IN
(2014-08 - 2016-07)
- Provided in-home nursing care for adult and pediatric patients with complex needs, including tracheostomy care, ventilator monitoring, G-tube feedings, wound care, medication administration, assessment, EMR documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Staff Nurse, Spinal Cord / Stroke / Multi-Complex Units - Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN
(2010-11 - 2013-05)
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for acute rehabilitation patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, and multi-complex conditions, including IV therapy, enteral feedings, wound care, total care, and treatment-plan implementation.
Program Director / Clinical Instructor, CNA & QMA Programs - Primeway Institute - Indianapolis, IN
(2009-04 - 2010-08)
- Directed clinical education programs and supervised nurse aide and Qualified Medication Aide students in accordance with Indiana State Department of Health requirements.
- Taught infection prevention, safety, resident rights, communication, cognitive impairment care, wound prevention, and fire prevention; prepared students for state certification examinations.
Unit Manager - American Senior Communities / Community East Nursing & Rehabilitation - Indianapolis, IN
(2003-01 - 2009-08)
- Directed clinical operations for a 60–80-resident skilled nursing unit and scheduled, delegated, and supervised 25–30 staff members.
- Coordinated care planning, physician communication, medication management, follow-up appointments, wound care, IV therapy, respiratory care, and annual staff training.
Weekend Option Float Staff Nurse - Wishard Memorial Hospital - Indianapolis, IN
(2005-09 - 2007-03)
- Floated across progressive care, medical-surgical, LTACH, and emergency departments, providing direct care, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and documentation.
Staff Nurse, LTACH - Kindred Hospital Central - Indianapolis, IN
(2002-08 - 2005-09)
- Provided nursing care for medically complex and chronically critically ill LTACH patients.
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical / LTACH - Wishard Memorial Hospital - Indianapolis, IN
(2000-04 - 2002-12)
- Provided medical-surgical and long-term acute care nursing for diverse adult patient populations.
