OBJECTIVE:

To pursue a rewarding nursing career that will utilize my clinical skills and abilities while offering learning opportunities and advancement.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, April 2014

University of West Georgia Carrollton, Georgia

Associate of Science in Nursing, May 2013

Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston, Georgia

Associate of Science- HVAC, September 2003

Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, December 1999

Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia

NURSING SKILLS:

Medication administration - Oral, IV, IM, Sub-Q, Peg tube, and J- tube.

Assessments and interventions related to critical care/ medical surgical/ hospice/ rehab/psychiatric/long term care

Implementation of psycho-social interventions in providing holistic nursing care.

Trachea care/ airway management/ respiratory assessments/pain management.

Assist in performing mental health assessments, medication administration, implementing therapeutic communication and care plans in completing nursing process documentation.

LICENSES: Registered Professional Nurse: Compact; Georgia; Mississippi; New York; California.

CERTIFICATIONS:

ACLS; BLS; NIH Stroke; Behavioral and Emotional Skills Training; CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention;

Nurturing Parent Educator; Substance Abuse Training

ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion Auxiliary

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Nursing Experience:

02/10/2021-03/13/2021 Albany Medical Center- Level 1 Trauma Albany NY

Staff RN – Float Pool (contract nurse)

Contracted to provide nursing care on twenty different medical surgical units that included COVID 19 units.

Provided holistic nursing care in addressing the needs of the patients and family caregivers.

Integrated the Soarian nursing computer program in providing patient care and a collaborative nursing team.

12/07/21 – 01/17/2021 Raleigh General Hospital Beckley WV

Staff RN – Med surgical/ Telemetry (contact nurse)

Implemented a holistic nursing approach in addressing the psycho-social and medical needs of the patients.

Educated patients and families on the diagnostics associated with the disease process and in

their determination to transition to palliative / hospice care.

10/04/2020-10/12/2020- San Leandro Hospital San Leandro CA

Staff RN- Medical Surgical (contract nurse) Short Strike

EPIC charting and medication administration.

Incorporated a team approach with flexibility during a strike in the Alameda Health Care System

08/10/2020- 09/06/2020 – St Vincents Medical Jacksonville FL

Float RN – Medical Surgical (contract nurse)

Incorporated a team approach with flexibility as float nurse on six units to include a COVID 19 unit.

Implemented a holistic nursing approach in addressing the psycho-social and medical needs of the patients.

Provided an effective support system in utilizing a therapeutic style of communication with patients and their families.

07/05/2020 – 08/02/2020 Del E Webb Medical Center Sun City AZ

Float RN- Medical Surgical/Telemetry / PCU (contract nurse)

CERNER charting and medication system

Floated to 4 medical surgical/ortho units that included a COVID 19 unit

Implemented a holistic nursing approach in addressing the psycho-social and medical needs of the patients.

09/2019- 12/2019 St. Elizabeths Medical Center Utica NY

Staff Nurse - Medical Surgical/LTAC /Specialty Care Unit (contract nurse)

EPIC charting and medication administration system

Incorporated a team approach with flexibility as float nurse within my various disciplines.

Trachea care assessment and maintenance in air way management.

Peg and J- tube maintenance, feedings and administration of medication

07/2019 – 03/2020- Family Enrichment Services Clinton NY

Registered Nurse- Home Health /Palliative Care/ Hospice

Provided private nursing care to medical surgical patients with chronic diseases

Assessed patients with chronic comorbidities in providing holistic nursing care

Educated patients and families on the diagnostics associated with the disease process and in

their determination to transition to palliative / hospice care.

01/2019- 04/2019 Washington Memorial Hospital Fremont, CA

Staff Nurse – Observation/Medical Surgical / Telemetry/ Oncology (contract nurse)

Collaborated with the multidisciplinary medical team in providing holistic patient care.

Implemented therapeutic communication style in resolving crisis situations.

Assessed the individual needs of the patient in a multicultural environment.

Incorporated a team approach with flexibility as float nurse within my various disciplines.

Utilized EPIC charting system with medication administration and communication.

09/2018- 11/2018 Grady Memorial Level 1 Trauma Hospital Atlanta GA

Staff Nurse – Trauma/ Surgical (contract nurse)

Utilize EPIC –EMR for documentation and collaboration with the medical team.

Assess, monitor and prepare trauma patients for preop and postop surgical procedures.

Implement individual educational care plans and interventions in providing patient center care.

03/2018- 05/2018 Walsh Regional Medical Unit Rome NY

Charge Nurse- Medical Surgical/Psychiatric/Hospice/LTAC/LTC (contract nurse)

Receive and transcribe physician orders and review monthly care plans.

Assess medical and psychiatric needs in providing patient care.

Complete admissions, discharge, transfers and medication administration

Enforce safety and compliance standards according to the facility operational procedure

01/2018 – 03/2018 Hazard Medical Center Hazard KY

Staff Nurse Medical Surgical/ Oncology (contract nurse)

Administered all medications with computer system/ documentation

Assessments and interventions in providing effective patient centered care.

Processing physician orders and protocols related to critical labs values

Collaboration with all multi- disciplinary team members.

12/2016- 01/2018 Walsh Regional Medical Unit Rome, NY

Charge Nurse- Medical Surgical/Psychiatric/Hospice/LTAC/LTC (contract nurse)

Receive and transcribe physician orders and review monthly care plans.

Assess medical and psychiatric needs in providing patient care.

Complete admissions, discharge, transfers and medication administrat

06/2016- 9/2016 Rome Memorial Hospital Rome NY

Staff Nurse- Critical Care (contract nurse)

Assessment and monitoring of cardiac patients with other comorbidities

Implementing medical, psychosocial and therapeutic interventions in providing holistic nursing care.

Complete admissions, discharges, transfers and computer documentation and administrations.

04/2016-06/2016 Cartersville Medical Center Cartersville GA.

Staff Nurse- Medical Surgical (contract nurse)

Monitoring and assessment psychiatric patients with other comorbidities.

Providing effective holistic nursing care with focus on patient center care.

Implementing evidence- based interventions with positive outcomes.

Utilizing therapeutic communication style in addressing patient concerns

01/2016- 04/2016 Hazard Medical Center Hazard KY

Staff Nurse- Medical Surgical/Oncology/Renal (contract nurse)

Administered all medications with computer system/ documentation

Assessments and interventions in providing effective patient centered care.

Processing physician orders and protocols related to critical labs values

Collaboration with all multi- disciplinary team members.

04/2015- 10/2016 Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta GA

Charge Nurse- Medical Surgical/Psychiatric/Hospice/Rehab/ Oncology//LTAC/LTC (contract nurse)

Trachea care assessment and maintenance in air way management.

Peg and J- tube maintenance, feedings and administration of medication

Interventions and maintenance related to wound care treatments and amputation

Complete admissions, discharges, transfers and assigned charge nurse duties to include staffing assignments and collaboration among team members in providing patient center care.

01/2014- 04/2015 Oaks of Carrollton Carrollton GA

Registered Nurse Supervisor -Medical Surgical/Rehab /Hospice/LTC/LTAC

Collaborate with nursing team and staff in providing patient centered care/ comfort care/pain management

Administer all medications for 23 patients and document in medication administration record.

Provide respiratory treatments /wound care/pain management

Document and complete patient: assessments, admissions, hospital transfers, care plans, physician and pharmacy orders.

Assess and monitor post- acute care/ hospice/ rehab patients in implementing care plan interventions.

03/2014- 06/2014 Haralson Behavioral Health Services Bremen GA

Registered Psychiatric Nurse Intake/Counseling

Assess client needs during clinical intakes and routine visits and call backs.

Provided crisis interventions in addressing patient concerns.

Completed patient assessments and prescriptions orders related to psychiatric medication regimens.

Preparation and administration of oral and intramuscular medications.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE:

10 /2000-04/2003 Morningstar Family Resource Center Rome GA

Parent Educator / Behavioral Health Specialist

Utilized therapeutic/educational skills in identifying emotional and psychological issues.

Developed treatment/educational plans in assessing family needs.

Implemented appropriate and effective intervention programs during crisis situations.

03/1999 -09/2001 Devereux Treatment Center Kennesaw GA

Direct Care Counselor

Utilized therapeutic/educational skills in implementing treatment plans for psychiatric clients.

Enforced client regulations and guidelines established by the facility.

Implemented appropriate interventions in behavior modification and crisis management.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

04/1996-09/2016 Dobbins AFB Marietta GA

Bartender/Supervisor

Provide customer service in cash handling and product selection

Enforce all operational and security procedures.

0l/2004-03/2008 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta GA

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Instructor

Assisted students in academics and laboratory assignments within the program curriculum.

Maintained the safety and security of materials and equipment in the laboratory

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