Experience

Providence St. Peters Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emergency Room Nurse

  • Jun 2021 - Present



CHI Franciscan Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

• Registered Nurse Emergency Department

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2021

  Emergency department observation unit Emergency department observation unit



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dental Specialist

  • May 2013 - Sep 2017

  - Performed duties as a dental assistant such as; x-ray, sterilization, supply, and oral surgery.- Performs duties as a US Army soldier in a field dental unit to enhance readiness of the fighting force.- Maintain and organize the unit Arms Room as the primary armorer for the unit by maintaining and inspecting the equipment and weapons.- Maintain the security of the Arms Room by according to the policy and procedures.- Educate and train organization on weapons fundamentals and employment.



Glenshire Nursing Home

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

• Registered Nurse

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

  Evaluated assigned patients within a nursing home environment and provided holistic and ethical care.∙ Delegated tasks appropriately to colleagues and subordinates.∙ Cooperated with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.∙ Plannned, implemented and documented nursing care. ∙ Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures. ∙ Performed various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice while maintaining patient safety.∙ Promoted patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.



St. Bernard Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Registered Nurse-Charge

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2012

  RN at an Inpatient Ambulatory Mental Health Unit. Carry out Charge Nurse Duties. Delegate tasks appropriately to colleagues and subordinates. Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of Relationship Based Care to patients based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Synthesizes patient data to develop outcome-driven plans. Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care. Appropriately organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload. Identifies changes in patients' status and acts accordingly. Knows and can activate resources to achieve outcomes for patients. Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for inter-shift report and transfer/discharge. Includes patient/family in planning. Collaborates with all disciplines in evaluation of patient progress. Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and documents variances from pathway or plan of care. Appropriately utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation.



Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

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

• Registered Nurse

  • 2006 - Aug 2007

  Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.Carries out physician orders.Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs. Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.Instructs and educates patients and families.Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Start, administer and discontinue IV medications, and blood transfusions properly. Start and stop Peritoneal dialysis, and assess for symptoms of infection. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.