Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care/NextCare Urgent Care
09.2018 - Current
Observe and assess patients to identify concerning symptoms.
Prepare and administer ordered medications via oral, SQ, IM, ID, & IV routes.
Collaborate with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
Train new staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Communicate lab results, referral information, and imaging results to patients.
Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for lab testing.
Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Educate patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Urgent Care & Family Medicine Of York
01.2021 - 02.2022
Triaged and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
Prepared and administered ordered medications via oral, SQ, IM, & ID routes.
Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
Assisted physicians with in-office procedures.
Communicated lab results, referral information, and imaging results to patients.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for lab testing.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current.
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Assistant Director of Nursing/RN Charge Nurse
Grand Island Lakeview Care & Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 02.2018
Assisted the Administrator and Director of Nursing in the development and implementation of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as well as serving as the fall and infection control coordinator.
Assisted the Director of Nursing in overseeing all units including: assisted living, short-term stay, long-term care, and the Alzheimer's care unit.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Reviewed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
CNA/MA/LPN/RN/Director of Nursing
Blue Valley Lutheran Homes
04.2008 - 04.2017
Provided elderly and mentally handicapped residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established nursing care procedures.
Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Supervised and reviewed nursing staff, oversaw department budgets, maintained quality care to residents, managed resident's data and medical records, interacted with doctors, residents and family members.
Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety and rights of every resident.
Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with facility policies and procedures and state rules and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN, BSN)
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS
05.2014
High School Diploma -
Bruning-Davenport Unified School District
Bruning
05-2009
Skills
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Intake Assessment
Patient/Family Education
Leadership
In-Office Procedures
Staff Training and Supervision
Strong Clinical Judgment
Telephone Triage
Certification
Nebraska Registered Nurse License #78245
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Timeline
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Urgent Care & Family Medicine Of York
01.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care/NextCare Urgent Care
09.2018 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing/RN Charge Nurse
Grand Island Lakeview Care & Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 02.2018
CNA/MA/LPN/RN/Director of Nursing
Blue Valley Lutheran Homes
04.2008 - 04.2017
Nebraska Registered Nurse License #78245
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN, BSN)
Wichita State University
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Cloud County Community College
High School Diploma -
Bruning-Davenport Unified School District
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