Experience

Georgia Health Sciences University

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Affiliate Faculty, Clinical Instructor

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  Clinical Instructor for MSN Nursing Students Clinical Instructor for MSN Nursing Students



Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Feb 2010 - Present



Augusta University Health

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

• Assistant Nurse Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

  Assume leadership roles in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborative efforts focusing individuals and oncology population. Serves as a clinical, educational and operational resource to the nursing staff for daily operations to the unit and advises the nurse manager of key issues. Provides oversight for and make decisions regarding daily staffing patterns and appropriate skills mix to support the unit’s acuity. Assist with and provide oversight for patient/staff assignments based on key factor such as acuity, staff competency and skill mix to ensure that excellent quality care is delivered to patients. Ensure operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, etc. Assist with hiring of staff for adult oncology units. Evaluate and attain health related goals in collaboration with families and health professionals. Provide teaching on health problems, maintenance and health services. Administer chemotherapy and monitor for complications. Admit/discharge clients and collaborate with healthcare team to best meet client needs and desired outcomes. Provide emotional support to clients and their family members and co-workers. Provide end-of-life care to patients and their families. Served as a relief charge nurse to manage departmental throughput. Led and participated in staff education, quality improvement programs and initiatives along with assisting with annual skills fair. Patient rounding, to facilitate an environment of cultural excellence in order to maintain patient, family, and physician satisfaction. Provide service recovery for individual patient and family complaints. Maintain staff effectiveness and teamwork by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees as necessary. Show less



Paine College

• Augusta,GA

• Sports Information Director

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2013