Triage Nurse

• Oct 2016 - Present

Charge Nurse

• Feb 2015 - Oct 2016

Supervise at least 6 CNAs and a CMA at any given time. Oversees and directly care for 59 residents with behavioral and physical health needs. Administer medications (PO and IM) to all 59 residents in a safe and timely matter, while managing back stock and narcotics. Collaborate with department heads, families, and doctors to revise care plans, adjust medications, and promote maximum independence for residents. Lead and delegate during environmental and health emergencies. Provide thorough documentation with temporary care plans, alert charting, and 24-hour reports. Complete routine checks to promote a therapeutic milieu and prevent harm/elopement. Help resident's manage pain, oxygen needs, diabetic health, and fall prevention. Perform administrative duties, such as directing phone calls, ordering labs draws, and confirming appointments. Show less

Sales Associate

• Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

Greet customers. Answer questions and wait on customers. Accept payments. Manage and order merchandise. Price items and stock selves. Update stock and prices. Answer phones. Organizing and cleaning store. Address concerns and problem solve. Gift wrap. Assist with displays. Maintain sales records. Greet customers. Answer questions and wait on customers. Accept payments. Manage and order merchandise. Price items and stock selves. Update stock and prices. Answer phones. Organizing and cleaning store. Address concerns and problem solve. Gift wrap. Assist with displays. Maintain sales records.

Tutor

• Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

Work study position. Prepare lessons. Lead math lessons. Spelling and grammar correct for journals and projects. Correct assignments. Chaperone. Recess duty. Participated in fire alarm drills. Assist students and answer questions. Assist teacher with duties. Put up/take down class displays. One-on-one work with students. Work study position. Prepare lessons. Lead math lessons. Spelling and grammar correct for journals and projects. Correct assignments. Chaperone. Recess duty. Participated in fire alarm drills. Assist students and answer questions. Assist teacher with duties. Put up/take down class displays. One-on-one work with students.

Student Nurse Intern (Capstone)

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

180 hours. Interpret telemetry strips. Monitor cardiac rhythms. Observe EKGs, chest X-rays, and cardioversions. Admit/discharge patients. Patient education. Administer oral/IV medications and injections. Apply leads. Wound care. I&Os. Focused assessments. Monitor diuresing and hydration. Pain management. Ambulation promotion. Interdisciplinary collaboration with case manager, hospitalists, and PT/OT. D/c IVs and Foleys. Prime IV tubing. Charting in room. Hourly rounding. Participated in huddles. Delegated to CNAs. Communicated through Voceras. Routine report. Participated in codes. Checked CBGs and inject insulin. Oxygen therapy. Show less

Student Nurse Intern (OB Rotation)

• Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

90 hours. Worked in labor&delivery, nursery, and postpartum. Performed full assessments on mother and newborn. Medication and injections to mother and newborn. Applied and interpreted fetal monitors. Analyzed stress tests. Fed, changed, and assessed newborns in nursery. Heel sticks. Observed vaginal and cesarean births. Inserted Foley catheter. EPIC documentation. Bathed newborns. Patient education on breast feeding, newborn behavior, and incentive spirometer. Supported fathers. IV insertion practice. Cared for NAS infants. Discharged patients. Show less

Student Nurse Intern (Community Rotation)

• Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

90 hours. Early Headstart: worked with infants to 2 year olds. Obtained height and weight. Conducted hearing tests. Socialized with children. Parent education. First aid. Focused assessments. Environment assessments. Fire drills. Assisted dentists. Assisted with lead blood tests. Neuro examinations. Medication check off. Dahlke Manor: Worked with disabled, older adults in a low-income population. Weekly visits to check medication, obtain vitals, and check-in. Recorded weekly weights and measurements. Patient education for diabetes, and COPD, heart failure. Medication education. Hand hygiene presentation to residents. Assess housing environment and system. Referred residents to local resources, such as dental, psychiatric, and financial aid services. Show less

Administrative Assistant Floater

• Sep 2006 - Oct 2013

Provides customer services by phone and in person. Sorts and handles confidential and time sensitive medical records, mail, and packages. Performs basic office duties, including: faxing, emailing, copying, scanning, and filing.Takes on special large projects when needed. Assist physicians and clinicians with scheduling appointments, calling clients, taking messages, and entering data. Trains incoming employees on client check-in system, office orientation, and client confidentiality per HIPAA. Adapts to different office spaces from working multiple locations. Completes daily duties within given timeframe. Show less

Student Nurse Intern (Med Surg II / Neuro)

• May 2013 - Jul 2013

135 hours. Adult population. Post-operative spinal surgeries and stroke patients. Emptied and discharged drains. Focused assessments. EPIC documentation. Remove sutures and staples. Discharged foleys. Showered and ambulated patients. Administered oral, IV, and IM medication. Vitals. Interpreted lab values. Observed ECHO. Worked with PT, OT, and speech therapists. Maintenance fluids. Worked with PYXIS. Ensure bed and chair alarms properly set. Discharged patients. 135 hours. Adult population. Post-operative spinal surgeries and stroke patients. Emptied and discharged drains. Focused assessments. EPIC documentation. Remove sutures and staples. Discharged foleys. Showered and ambulated patients. Administered oral, IV, and IM medication. Vitals. Interpreted lab values. Observed ECHO. Worked with PT, OT, and speech therapists. Maintenance fluids. Worked with PYXIS. Ensure bed and chair alarms properly set. Discharged patients.

Student Nurse Intern (Psychiatric Rotation)

• Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

90 hours. Routine rounding on all patients. Participated in code grays. Focused assessments. Participated in group therapies. Medication administration. EPIC AND PYXIS use. Admit and discharge patients. Patient transportation upon discharge. Injection. Safety training session. Report and documentation in patient chart. Social meals. Redirecting and reorienting confused patients. One on one observations. 90 hours. Routine rounding on all patients. Participated in code grays. Focused assessments. Participated in group therapies. Medication administration. EPIC AND PYXIS use. Admit and discharge patients. Patient transportation upon discharge. Injection. Safety training session. Report and documentation in patient chart. Social meals. Redirecting and reorienting confused patients. One on one observations.

Student Nurse Intern (Med Surg I / Adult Health)

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

135 hours. Older adult population. One on one feedings. Ambulation. Transferring patients. Vitals and focused assessment. Wound care. Blood glucose checks and insulin injections. Nutritional supplements. Medication administration. Narcotic count at end of day. Electronic documentation. Daily weights and showers. Hygiene care. Patient education. Pressure ulcer packing and care. NG feedings and flushing. 135 hours. Older adult population. One on one feedings. Ambulation. Transferring patients. Vitals and focused assessment. Wound care. Blood glucose checks and insulin injections. Nutritional supplements. Medication administration. Narcotic count at end of day. Electronic documentation. Daily weights and showers. Hygiene care. Patient education. Pressure ulcer packing and care. NG feedings and flushing.