Experience

SCDHEC MIDLANDS PUBLIC HEALTH REGION

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Infection Control Nurse

  • Oct 2020 - Present



New Hanover Regional Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

  Provided nursing care to an inpatient rehabilitation floor; exclusively patients with multiple comorbidities (renal, diabetics, orthopedics, cardio, acute brain injury, stroke, severe spinal cord injury etc. chronic or progressive conditions such as Gullian Barre/cancer). • Monitored 6-7 assigned patients for 12 hour shifts in a 40-bed unit. • Provided care by administering medications, managing intravenous lines, observing and monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining records and communicating with physicians and medical staff. • Discusses illnesses, treatment plans, and goals for patients. • Utilized the ISBAR (Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) communication method for reporting status changes of patients. • Implemented evidence-based care and evaluation tools to promote, monitor and maintain the health of patients. • Proficient in charting and documenting patient information in EPIC. • Practiced the nursing process of Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation • Other Skills include, but are not limited to: Foley catheter, tracheostomy care, IV maintenance, nasogastric tube insertion, sterile technique, specimen collection, chest tube care, enteral feeding, oral suction, ostomy care, sterile dressing, wound packing, wound vacuum, bowel programs, blood transfusions, administer medications and IV fluids. Show less



Duke University School of Nursing

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • 2015 - 2016

  Extracted EPIC data from a variety of mothers and infant’s records. Analyzed and coded video material of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) environment and its changes. Formatted the EPIC data and material in Excel and imported into REDCap - a clinical and translational research database tool. This data was used to identify how the NICU environment potentially influences the microbiome high-risk term and preterm infants. • Results indicated the microbiome of high-risk and preterm neonates may be alters in various modes. Potential factors include the NICU environment, cleaning infection control cleaning practices, human milk, general contact/skin on skin contact with healthcare providers, caregivers, and parents. These are not necessarily harmful but are related to an increased risk of obtaining pathogenic microbes. Show less



Jim Stidham & Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Support | Environmental & Engineering Firm

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2014

  Worked alongside professional geologists and engineers to identify trends in site chemical and environmental data. Utilized Excel to analyze groundwater, air, and site hydrogeological data related to groundwater elevations and contaminant plume movement. The data included various chemicals including metals, chlorinated solvents, and volatile/nonvolatile organic parameters associated with petroleum related soil, groundwater, and air pollution. pollution. Assimilated data collected by engineers and geologists working in the field at contaminated project sites. Assisted the JSA staff accountant in controlling costs and tracking expenses of approximately 21 professional and technical staff. Worked with project expenses, tracking expenses to project tasks and submitting this data to project managers for review and approval. This also included time tracking of professionals for proper project billing and invoicing. Prepared health and safety plans for petroleum contamination cleanup project sites across Florida, developed to meet State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection guidelines for performance of assessment and remediation under the Petroleum Restoration Program, with one of the JSA sites achieving use by the state as a model Health and Safety Plan for the program for emulation by other contractors performing work under this contract. Show less