Dynamic MSN, FNP, and RN who provides compassionate patient care for all ages based on industry and / or healthcare facility standards of practices, and develops key treatment plans to optimize healing within a clinical setting. Excellent Communicator who seamlessly interfaces between physicians, patients, and families; exhibits up-to-date knowledge of national care trends and health statistics; and consults and / or refers patients to specialists as necessary to drive overall care success. Top Performer who skillfully prioritizes nursing staff tasks to maximize patient care within fast-paced environments.

Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) (2016) Walden University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2011) University of Phoenix

Associate of Science in Nursing (1996) Lee College School of Nursing

Staff RN (2009 Present ￨ 48 Hours / Week)

  Strategically steer patient-focused care within this state-of-the-art health hospital district, including driving healthcare success by expertly caring for patients, carrying out physician orders, serving as a patient advocate, and promoting comprehensive patient education initiatives, as well as admitting and / or discharging patients per treatment objectives.

  Administer patient medications; insert and remove Foley and IV catheters; assist with bedside procedures (e.g. insertion of central lines, spinal tap, paracentesis, thoracentesis); and give IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.

  Efficiently ambulate patients, and actively assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in alignment with care goals.

Staff RN (2005 Present ￨ 12 Hours / Month)

  Lead targeted care for patients within a high-volume hospital environment, including expertly carrying out physician orders, counseling patients, administering medications, and serving as a forward-thinking patient advocate at all times.

  Support physicians with bedside procedures, including insertion central and PICC lines, spinal tap, paracentesis, and thoracentesis, as well as inserting and removing Foley and IV catheters and handling various forms of injections.

  Promote ongoing patient education initiatives by building lines of communication between patients and families.

Staff RN ￨ Charge Nurse (1998 2001)

  Delivered quality-focused unit operations by planning and prioritizing nursing workflow and patient assignments, including handling admissions / discharges, assisting with bedside procedures, and carrying out physician orders.

  Demonstrated talent in proactively resolving staff conflicts while assisting co-workers to meet or exceed objectives.

  Administered medications to patients; inserted and removed Foley and IV catheters; provided various intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections; ambulated patients as required; and assisted patients with ADLs.

Staff RN

  Played a vital role in caring for patients within a fast-paced hospital environment, including administering medications; inserting and removing Foley and IV catheters; and giving IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.

  Expertly carried out physician orders while assisting with bedside procedures (e.g. insertion of central lines, spinal tap paracentesis, thoracentesis), counseling patients as necessary, and serving as a top proactive patient advocate.

  Contributed experience in ensuring seamless healthcare processes by admitting and discharging patients as required.