I am an experienced nursing professional with over 14 years of expertise in patient care, clinical leadership, and technical knowledge. I excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes. With a strong focus on quality and efficiency, I possess exceptional interpersonal skills that allow me to thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Strengthen quality improvement endeavors through the implementation of trauma
protocols
Align procedures and deliver ENPC training through network and outreach at partner
facilities
Provide guidance and education to the internal trauma team
Utilize data collection techniques to report trauma data effectively in multi-disciplinary
team meetings
Maintain precision during data entry and extraction in the trauma registry
Chart abstraction for a level II Trauma Center utilizing ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS, and AIS
Knowledge and use of the NTDB and State Data Dictionaries
Conducted simulation scenario instruction and facilitated debriefings
Assisted LPNs in obtaining IV certification as a member of the IV course committee
Instructed entry level LPN students in nursing fundamentals skills lab
Successfully managed and prioritized incoming patient phone calls
Provided comprehensive patient care while also handling administrative responsibilities as
the only RN on-site
Regularly fulfilled Charge Nurse role
Offered exceptional healthcare services to hospital staff and employees
Conducted employee training sessions to enhance awareness of injury prevention and
critical safety protocols
Handled all PreOp/Recovery responsibilities as the sole RN in a high-volume, in-office
organization specializing in minimally invasive procedures
Conducted and documented patient intake procedures
Provided IV placement and administered PreOp medications
Monitored patients in recovery stage utilizing the Aldrete Scoring System
Provided comprehensive discharge instructions and promptly responded to all concerns
Implemented strong problem solving and critical thinking strategies in a fast-paced Level 1
Trauma Center
Assumed the Charge Nurse role as needed
Effectively communicated with patients and their families to address any concerns
Delivered accurate and confident communication of patient condition and information to
physician
Partnered with team members to provide patient-focused healthcare
Precepted and guided newly graduated nursing school students for seamless integration
into professional practice
Drove continuous improvement through Unit Council committee involvement
Utilized various techniques such as Chunk and Check and Teach Back to educate patients