Registered Nurse Medical

Location:

Murfreesboro, TN, 37128

Posted:

August 01, 2011

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SUMMARY

o Seasoned healthcare practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience

in multiple disciplines

o Demonstrated proficiencies in patient care individually, within and/or

leading a facility clinical team

o Experienced unit preceptor providing intern guidance/support, shadowing,

observation and evaluation

o Established ability in effective verbal, oral and written communications

EDUCATION

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, Master of Science in Nursing, 2001

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1999

COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing,

1992

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner - ANCC 0364414-23

Registered Nurse - State of Tennessee RN0000091513

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Nashville, Tennessee

Registered Nurse

03/2010 - Current MCE Operative Services, Circulating Nurse

. General, Urological, Gynecological, Ophthalmology, Colorectal, Surgical

Oncology intraoperative care

. Evaluated annual nursing skill requirements

. Unit preceptor responsibilities

07/2007 - 03/2010 MCE Holding Room/PACU

. Pre/post-operative and observation patient care

. Unit preceptor responsibilities

THE METHODIST HOSPITAL SYSTEM, Houston, Texas

Registered Nurse

01/2006 - 05/2007 Endovascular PICC Team

. Placement of peripherally inserted central catheters

. Interpreted chest x-ray for proper placement in superior vena cava

. Unit preceptor responsibilities

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Nashville, Tennessee

Registered Nurse

08/2005 - 12/2005 Neuro Intensive Care Unit

. Care of patients s/p craniotomy, CVA, ICH/IVH, spinal injuries/surgeries

. Management of various equipment such as swan ganz catheters, ventilators,

CVVHD, ventricular catheters, ICP monitors, lumbar drains; administration

of vasoactive medications

. Performed charge nurse duties, participation in unit boards, preceptor

responsibilities

THE METHODIST HOSPITAL SYSTEM, Houston, Texas

Registered Nurse

07/2004 - 06/2005 Neuro Intensive Care Unit

. Care of patients s/p trauma injuries, craniotomy, CVA, ICH/IVH, spinal

injuries/surgeries

. Management of various equipment such as swan ganz catheters, ventilators,

CVVHD, ventricular catheters, ICP monitors, lumbar drains; administration

of vasoactive medications

. Performed charge nurse duties, participation in unit boards, preceptor

responsibilities

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Nashville, Tennessee

Registered Nurse

07/2003 - 05/2004 Surgical Intensive Care Unit

. Care of surgical patients s/p CABG, multi-organ transplants, open belly,

etc

. Management of various equipment such as swan ganz catheters, ventilators,

CVVHD; administration of vasoactive medications

. Participation in unit boards, preceptor responsibilities

MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Columbia, Tennessee

Advanced Practice Nurse

08/2002 - 06/2003 Skilled Nursing Unit, Orthopedic Unit

. Developed, implemented and evaluated education plans for staff and

patients

. Assessment of all newly admitted patients

. Collaboration with admitting physicians on managing acute changes

. Unit preceptor responsibilities

BAPTIST HOSPTIAL, Nashville, Tennessee

Registered Nurse

06/2002 - 12/2002 Neuro Intensive Care Unit

. Care of patients s/p craniotomy, CVA, ICH/IVH, spinal injuries/surgeries

. Management of various equipment such as swan ganz catheters, ventilators,

CVVHD, ventricular catheters, ICP monitors, lumbar drains; administration

of vasoactive medications

. Performed charge nurse duties, participation in unit boards, preceptor

responsibilities

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Registered Nurse/Unit Team Lead

09/2001 - 04/2002 Acute Medical Surgical Unit

. Delivery of total patient care

. Performed as a team leader managing other RNs, LPNs, CNTs

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Nashville, Tennessee

Registered Nurse

06/1992 - 05/2001 Neuro Intensive Care Unit

. Care of patients s/p trauma injuries, craniotomy, CVA, ICH/IVH, spinal

injuries/surgeries

. Management of various equipment such as swan ganz catheters, ventilators,

CVVHD, ventricular catheters, ICP monitors, lumbar drains; administration

of vasoactive medications

. Performed charge nurse duties, participation in unit boards, preceptor

responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Sigma Theta Tau International Iota Chapter

REFERENCES

Stacie Hedrick

Charge Nurse, MCE Operative Services