Objective: To secure a position as a registered nurse where I can expand my nursing skills and provide quality patient care.
Education
Associate of science in nursing, may 2013 (SC/Multi-state: #221481)
Aiken Technical College (ATC), Aiken, SC
Diploma of health Science in practical nursing, July 2009 (SC: LPN #P42259)
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCTech), Orangeburg, SC
Licensure & Certifications
Registered Nurse, SC, Current through April 2022
BLS Certification, current through April, 2022
ACLS Certification, current through May, 2022
PALS certification, current through June 2022
Experience
Registered Nurse (Medical Professional), Ideal Image; Martinez, Ga 01/20-Current
Patient history review and assessment, confirmation of safety of treatment, patient teaching regarding procedure and post procedure care, direct administration of treatments ranging from cool sculping to Ultherapy. Certified laser technician.
Registered Nurse, ARMC, Operating Room; Aiken, SC 06/18-01/20
Patient interview, surgical prep and positioning, maintaining sterile technique, performing and maintaining correct instrument and soft good counts, assisting surgeon and OR staff.
Registered Nurse, ARMC, Emergency Department; Aiken, SC 02/18-08/19
Patient assessment and history, initiation of protocol orders, IV starts, blood draws, urine specimen collection, urinary catheterizations, medication reconciliation, med administration (PO, SQ,IM, IV,IV titrated), blood product administration, updating providers on patient progress, assisting providers with in office procedures.
Registered Nurse, Dr. Mark Montgomery (ENT); Bonita Springs, FL 10/14-09/17
Patient assessment/history, triage, med rec requests, pt education, prep for in office procedures, assistance with procedures (myringotomies, perfusions, biopsies, peritonsilar abscess, cauliflower ear repair). Allergy testing/shots/ mixing.
Registered Nurse, Quality Medical; Fort Myers, FL 02/14-09/14
Home health nursing; head to toe assessments, medication administration, blood draws, urinary catheterization for specimen collection, glucose monitoring. CNA field training; teaching body mechanics, patient transfers, vital signs, bed baths/making occupied beds, and interactive caregiving.
Allergy Director, Aiken ENT; Aiken, SC 09/11 – 01/14
Assessment and direct care of allergy patients (allergy testing, mixing, blood drawing, and immunotherapy), working with physicians to plan and implement treatment as well as assisting with minor in office procedures, training new employees, and working with healthcare staff.
Allergy Nurse, Augusta ENT; Evans, GA 09/09-09/11
Allergy testing, mixing allergy vials, administering immunotherapy, patient education regarding self-administration of allergy shots and treatment of anaphylaxis.
Qualifications
Experience in medical office setting with patients of all ages
ER/Acute care experience
Management of allergy department
Experience with patient teaching and healthcare planning