United States Naval Service, Active Duty
Nurse Corps, Lieutenant May 2015- Aug 2020
Officer Development School, Newport, RI Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Division Officer Leadership Course, Newport, RI Aug 2015
Experience
Medical-Surgical Ward May 2020- Aug 2020
Inpatient RN/Charge Nurse Aug 2018- Oct 2018
Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms (NHTP), CA
Provided quality safe patient care to active duty and other beneficiaries from pediatrics to geriatrics on a 15-bed unit. Oversaw staff, including up to 10 healthcare workers per shift.
Hospital Ship Medical-Surgical Ward Mar 2020- Jun 2020
Inpatient RN/Charge Nurse
United States Naval Service Mercy (T-AH-19)
Deployed onboard the USNS hospital ship for COVID-19 relief. Provided care for adult medical surgical patients to relieve strain on the Los Angeles hospital system.
Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) Mar 2019- Aug 2020
Assistant Program Manager/Nurse Examiner
Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms (NHTP), CA
Ensured 24/7 access for 25,000 beneficiaries to time critical, victim-centered, trauma informed sexual assault exams at NHTP. Provided head-to-toe victim and suspect exams and sexual assault kits. Maintained constant chain of custody in the event of an NCIS investigation.
Mental Health, Deployment Health, and TBI Clinic Oct 2018- Mar 2020
Clinic Business Manager/Division Officer
Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms (NHTP), CA
Managed day-to-day outpatient clinical operations including patient referrals, acute walk-in triage and post hospitalization follow up. Completed patient initial intake interviews and conducted weekly outpatient cognitive behavioral therapy group sessions for an average of 10 patients per session. Managed schedules and duties of 11 mental health providers and 8 paraprofessionals.
Psychiatric Ward Dec 2017- Aug 2018
Inpatient RN/Charge Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), CA
Provided comprehensive mental health care to active duty and other beneficiaries on 30-bed unit. Routinely served as charge nurse; supervised and lead a team of up to 12 nurses and Corpsman.
Perinatal Special Care Unit Aug 2015- Dec 2017
Inpatient RN/Charge Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMSCD), CA
Provided comprehensive antepartum, gynecology, and postpartum care on an 18-bed unit. Routinely served as preceptor for new staff nurses and Corpsman.
Education
University of South Carolina Aug 2011- May 2015
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Columbia, SC
Licensure & Certifications
Registered Nurse Jun 2015- Present
South Carolina (License #231169)
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior
Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Committees and Collateral Duties
Documentation Committee Chair Aug 2015- Dec 2017
Perinatal Special Care Unit, NMCSD
Controlled Substance Inventory Board Aug 2018- Aug 2020
Hospital-wide, NHTP
Special Psychiatric Rapid Intervention Team Dec 2017- Aug 2018
Hospital-wide, NMSCD
Infection Control Committee Oct 2018- Mar 2020 Hospital-wide, NHTP
Executive Committee of Nursing Services Oct 2018- Mar 2020
Mental Health Chair, Hospital-wide, NHTP
Peer Review Coordinator Oct 2018- Mar 2020
Mental Health, Deployment Health, NHTP
SAMFE Assistant Program Manager Mar 2019- Aug 2020
Hospital-wide, NHTP
Awards and Honors
National Defense Service Medal 2015
War on Terrorism Service Medal 2015
Daisy Award Nominee 2017
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2018
References Available upon request