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1509 Prairie Ln, Ellsworth, Kansas, 67439 PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE Dedicated, hardworking Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Specializing in telemetry, PCU, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Strives to achieve all aspects of patient care with success while working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders.ProfessionalismReliability and trustworthinessThe ability to learn new skills and growA great attitudeAn open mind and flexibilityComfortable with changeExperience with different chartingprograms.Communicating with coworkers andproviders as well as patients. Activelylistening, observing, speaking andempathizingCritical thinking and problem solvingTime management and staminaEthics and confidentialityTeamwork and dependability2012Associate of Applied Science Nursing Brown Mackie College - Salina Salina, KS 2011Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse Brown Mackie College - Salina Salina, KS 2023Certification BLS American Heart Association Missouri 2023Certification ACLS American Heart Association Missouri 2023Certification NIHSS MissouriGroup A-V5 - 1st CertificationGroup B-V5 - 2nd CertificationGroup C-V5 - 3rd Certification2020Certification Evidence Collection in the Emergency Dept. Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) Topeka, KS 2021Certificate Maintaining Your Professional Nursing Practice Professional SummarySkillsEducation2019Certificate Chest Tube Management4/22 to 6/22Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse AMN Healthcare Lenexa, KS 1. Provided direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed. 2. Made timely blood draws and monitored labs appropriately to follow protocols for blood/blood components, and fluid and electrolyte replacement. 3. Performed nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.4. Provided education to patients, families, and significant others. 5. Provided family support as required, including applicable referrals and bereavement counseling.6. Followed established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.4/21 to 8/23Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse Aya Healthcare San Diego, CA COVID-19 Nurse (since 2019) experience working with Cpap, Bipap, Vapotherm, Hi- Flo nasal cannulaPCUMed-Surg/TeleClinical Decision Unit (ER stepdown) post-op heart cath Rehab/Stroke UnitJoint Replacement Unit(nursing skills continued from previous travel experience) Work History8/19 to 4/21Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse Supplemental Healthcare Lenexa, KS Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.8/18 to 9/20Registered Nurse University of Kansas Health Systems - Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KSEducated patients and assisted them in recovering quickly and effectively. Oversaw pain management plans while administering scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections.Kept track of the patient's condition, interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying abnormal telemetry readings, and informing team members about changes in stability or acuity.Planned and managed patient care in accordance with hospital standards of care. Treated patients for a variety of disorders, diseases, and injuries using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities. Took advantage of opportunities for feedback and process improvement to create a safer and healthier environment while also increasing patient satisfaction. Approached all tasks with a patient-centered mindset, looking for ways to improve processes and treatments.Made sure that medication administration standards and patient care best practices were followed.Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments while accurately reporting on each patient's condition, resulting in better outcomes. Kept track of post-op vitals, set up PCA and fluids, reviewed post-op orders, and helped patients adjust to their new surroundings.Prepared blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing in the lab. Provided excellent care to patients with a variety of diagnoses and oversaw their treatment from start to finish.Gave medications and treatments to patients and tracked their responses while collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust treatment plans. Counseled patients and caregivers on wound care, discharge plan goals, medication safety, and disease management.1/13 to 12/17Registered Nurse Ellsworth County Medical Center Ellsworth, KS Performed patient assessments and contributed to development of interdisciplinary care plans.Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction. Built relationships with physicians to create steady referral pipeline. Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage. Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private. Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options. Identified new areas of scientific research and provided internal training. Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.11/11 to 8/19Registered Nurse Saint Francis Ministries Salina, KS Administer medications, provide emotional support to youth, intervene during crisis, evaluate treatments being implemented for youth, monitor medication effectiveness and report any concerns to medical director immediately. Communicated closely with behavioral health staff, treatment teams, and therapists to ensure all youth feel safe and are receiving individualized care to meet needs at all times.Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing and dental care. Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.8/19 to 11/19Memorial Health System Travel Contract-Supplemental Abilene, Kansas 11/19 to 8/20Newman Regional Travel Contract-Supplemental Emporia, Kansas 9/20 to 12/20Susan B. Allen Memorial Travel Contract-Supplemental El Dorado, Kansas 12/20 to 3/21Via Christi St. Joseph Travel Contract-Supplemental Wichita, Kansas 5/21 to 8/21University of KS Health System St. Francis Campus Travel Contract-Aya Topeka, Kansas8/21 to 11/21Capital Region Travel Contract-Aya Jefferson City, Missouri 1/22 to 3/22Health First Palm Bay Hospital Travel Contract-Aya Palm Bay, Florida 4/22 to 6/22SSM Travel Contract-Aya St. Louis, Missouri6/22 to 8/22Missouri University Hospital Travel Contract-Aya Columbia, Missouri 10/22 to 1/23BJC-West Travel Contract-Aya Creve Coeur, Missouri 3/23 to 6/23Boone Hospital Travel Contract-Aya Columbia, Missouri 8/23 to 11/23Mercy Hospital Travel Contract-AMN Springfield, Missouri 12/23 to PresentMercy Hospital Travel Contract-Vivian Springfield, Missouri American Nurses AssociationAmerican Association of Critical Care NursesNurses Service OrganizationAffiliations |
