Registered Nurse - Baton Rouge General Hospital - Baton Rouge, LA
(2020-09)
- Provide patient-centered care including clinical assessments, vital-sign monitoring, medication and treatment administration, and recognition of complications in acute and critical-care settings.
- Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams; develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans and support patient flow, admissions, and discharge processes.
- Interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results; collect specimens and support diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, recovery, medication adherence, prevention, wellness, and lifestyle changes.
- Perform triage assessments, respond to emergencies, and apply critical-thinking skills to prioritize interventions and maintain safe patient care.
- Maintain accurate, confidential electronic medical records; experienced with Epic systems, HIPAA requirements, infection prevention, and medication-safety standards.
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives; train and mentor new RNs on hospital policies, protocols, and standards of care.
Registered Nurse - Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center - Willow Park, TX
(2020-07 - 2020-09)
- Provided patient care in a COVID-19 unit, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, and identifying clinical complications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provided patient and family education and supported ethical, patient-centered clinical care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center - Willow Park, TX
(2018-11 - 2020-07)
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, prioritized interventions, monitored responses to treatment, and supported physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and IV therapy via midlines and peripheral lines using IV certification; performed catheterization, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other basic procedures.
- Maintained EHR documentation and supported admissions, care planning, infection control, regulatory compliance, and emergency response.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and contributed to processes and standards designed to improve inpatient care and community health.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Old Cheney Rehabilitation - Lincoln, NE
(2018-04 - 2018-06)
- Delivered individualized nursing care, medication administration, wound care, urinary catheter care/insertion, patient assessments, and admissions support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, educated patients and families, and supported safety and infection-control standards.
- Oversaw aides to promote quality patient care.
Medication Aide - Tabitha Gracepointe - Lincoln, NE
(2017-05 - 2018-04)
- Administered medications and measured vital signs; provided direct care in a memory-care setting and supported patient well-being.
- Assisted with assessments, dressing changes, IV starts/medication administration, catheter care, and patient education.
Pharmacy Technician - Shopko - Lincoln, NE
(2015-05 - 2017-05)
- Filled prescription orders accurately, communicated with insurance companies to resolve coverage issues, and maintained medication and patient information.
- Engaged customers regarding health concerns and medication needs while supporting pharmacy operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Tabitha Gracepointe - Lincoln, NE
(2016-05 - 2017-05)
- Recorded and reported vital signs, assisted patients with activities of daily living, coordinated urine and stool specimen collection, and recorded urine output.
