~ Registered Nurse seeking opportunity where excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills will provide an immediate and positive impact to a patient-focused hospital or medical clinic. ~

 

 

        Adept in health promotion/education and communicating with multidisciplinary health care team members to steer cohesive efforts and optimize safety and quality of care.        

        Exhibit a collaborative work ethic and a placid personality which facilitates immediate trust with patients of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.

        Extremely versatile and easily adapt to new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and hospital units or environments.

        Reputation for problem solving skills, leadership attributes, and ability to work under stress.

        Reliably assess complex situations to make swift and accurate decisions in time-sensitive environments.

        Excellent technical acumen and proficiency in Word, Excel, and computerized medical charting programs.

 

 

Vascular Surgical Associates, 2008 to Present

Registered Nurse

         Deliver first-rate nursing care to patients at outpatient vascular interventional laboratory.

         Played an integral role in opening lab, establishing all policies, procedures and protocols, and ordering supplies.

         Trained and serve as surgical scrub nurse to assist physician during procedures; prep patients, establish IV access, administer intravenous medications as well as conscious sedation, closely monitor patient during surgery, and assist with facilitating portable C-Arm imaging.

         Diligently monitor pre-operative patients through recovery and provide discharge instructions and education.

 

Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C., Marietta and Woodstock, GA, 2007 to 2008

Registered Nurse

         Relied upon extensive cardiovascular knowledge to supervise cardiac testing, treatments, and Coumadin (outpatient anticoagulation) clinic.

         Expertly administer EKG and Prothrombin time (PT) tests, conduct chemical and treadmill stress tests, and assist physician with various patient procedures.

 

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         Demonstrated exemplary organizational and prioritization skills to oversee all administrative tasks, coordinate patient triage, and administer phone consultations.

         Reviewed, interpreted, reported and explained test results to patients. 

         Assisted in opening of satellite office in Woodstock and served as lead clinical.

 

Wellstar Cobb Hospital ICU/CCU, Austell, GA, 2005 to 2007

Staff Nurse

• Skillfully balanced compassion and professionalism in caring for patients affected by broad range of medical conditions such as strokes, post-surgery, and post-open heart.
• Supervised cardiac monitoring, assessed patients blood pressure, administered IVs, maintained medical charts, and notified physicians of clinical changes.
• Appreciated for excellent patient advocacy skills.

• Oversaw patient services, treatments, and consultations for two high-acuity patients.
• Seamlessly cooperated with patients, families, staff and other healthcare professionals to optimize care.

 

Saint Francis Hospital CCU, Tulsa, OK, 2004 to 2005

Senior Nurse Extern

• Actively contributed to patient care by charting vital signs, setting up oxygen equipment,  and contributing to post-operative care of cardiac patients.
• Assisted nurse and observed acute cases.

 

Associated Ear, Nose and Throat of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, 2002 to 2003

Medical Assistant

• Steadily advanced from administrative roles to Medical Assistant based on exceptional patient relations expertise and understanding of medical terminology.
• Leveraged strong multi-tasking capabilities to schedule patient appointments, answer incoming telephone calls, and retrieve patient charts.
• Supported physician in performing medical procedures, administering treatments, and preparing for surgery.

 

 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Online, 2009 to Present

Bachelor of Nursing Degree (in progress)

 

Bacone College Muskogee, OK, 2005

Associate Degree of Nursing      Associate Degree of Applied Science

• Vice President of Nursing Christian Fellowship

 

BLS, ACLS, and CRRT Certifications