Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Provided care for multiple specialities including nephrology, cardiology, neurology, pulmonolgy, and post surgical cardiothoracic populations.
Managed prescriptions, medication refills, ordered labs, and provided appointment reminders.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, CICU
Medical University Of South Carolina
10.2020 - 10.2024
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
MedFirst Staffing LLC
04.2020 - 10.2020
Worked with the SC Department of Corrections and worked at Lieber Correctional facility as a travel nurse
Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Ladson, SC
12-2019
Skills
Complex Problem-Solving
Nursing staff leadership
Professional Bedside Manner
ACLS and BLS certified
Ultrasound-guided IV certified
Electronic Health Records Management
Patient Management
Critical Care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Effective Communication
Strong Clinical Judgment
Quality improvement initiatives
Care plan development
Chronic illness management
Accomplishments
"Nothing bundt the best" Award: 04/2022. Nominated by colleague for extraordinary patient care
CANDY STRIPER at Medical University Of South Carolina Health Florence Medical CenterCANDY STRIPER at Medical University Of South Carolina Health Florence Medical Center