Family Nurse Practitioner

• Jun 2020 - Present

Family Nurse Practitioner

• Dec 2018 - Present

Registered Nurse

• Jan 2004 - Present

• Provide the highest level of care for up to 6 patients per shift working closely with physicians and other nursing staff members to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, maintain patient flow, and provide high quality care. • Assess patients; prepare detailed/accurate patient charts; manage patient care plans; administer medications; start/maintain IV's; and perform venipuncture. • Monitor blood gases, vital signs, and EKG rhythms pre, during, and post procedures; obtain pertinent lab values/orders related to specific procedures; and provide treatments as prescribed by physicians. • Maintain communication with physicians regarding patient care, status, and progress. • Educate patients and their family members on treatments, changes in administration of medications, and modifications to physician orders. • Coach and mentor new Registered Nurses and train them in hospital policy, procedures, and protocols. • Build trust with patients and spend time listening to their symptoms or health issues to assist in developing appropriate treatment plans and facilitate their recovery. • Maintain compliance with all healthcare regulations (e.g., controlled substance, HIPAA, patient rights). Show less

Registered Nurse

• May 2002 - Jan 2004

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Inpatient Cardiology • Provided support and attended delivery of infants born by Caesarian and high risk infants. • Performed various job responsibilities that included assessment of patients, performing administration of medications, managing nasogastric and gastric tubes, monitoring patients on telemetry, and collaborating with physicians and residents on Interdisciplinary Teams. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit / Inpatient Cardiology • Provided support and attended delivery of infants born by Caesarian and high risk infants. • Performed various job responsibilities that included assessment of patients, performing administration of medications, managing nasogastric and gastric tubes, monitoring patients on telemetry, and collaborating with physicians and residents on Interdisciplinary Teams.