Registered Nurse Emergency Department

• Mar 2021 - Present

Infusion RN

• Apr 2018 - Present

Infusion RN

Travel Registered Nurse

• Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

RN

• Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

Registered Nurse Oncology

• Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

Oncology RN

Oncology Care Counselor/Educator

• Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

Passionate Patient Advocate

Therapeutic Apheresis Registered Nurse

• May 2017 - Jan 2018

Transfusion Medicine

Med Surg/Oncology RN (Travel for EPIC EMR Conversion)

• Mar 2017 - May 2017

EMR Conversion Project- Travel RN

Clinical Research Nurse- UNC-CH NCTraCs

• Apr 2007 - Mar 2017

NCTraCs/ CTRC- Clinical and Translational Research CenterProfessional Nurse (Clinical Research RN)Provide appropriate patient care for research study participants to include study medication administration (IV, Injection, and PO routes), serial blood draws, PIV placement, port access and care, ongoing patient monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lung sounds, and POC testing as per protocol parameters. Ongoing assessment of physical and psychosocial status of patient and responds… NCTraCs/ CTRC- Clinical and Translational Research CenterProfessional Nurse (Clinical Research RN)Provide appropriate patient care for research study participants to include study medication administration (IV, Injection, and PO routes), serial blood draws, PIV placement, port access and care, ongoing patient monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lung sounds, and POC testing as per protocol parameters. Ongoing assessment of physical and psychosocial status of patient and responds to all issues as clinically appropriate in a timely manner, ongoing patient education, assure appropriate electronic documentation in accordance to nursing standard operating procedures, provide one-on-one support and education for study participant patients as per MD orders. Show more Show less

Private Contractor RN, (PRN shifts)

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2016

Provided compassionate and experienced nursing care in the comfortable surroundings of patient's home. Experienced with ventilator care, tube feeds, tracheotomy care, wound care, medication administration, pain management, holistic patient care etc...Also provided coverage for FLU Clinics and Wellness Clinics offered in Occupational Health Clinic settings as needed.

Med-Surg/Onc/Ortho Staff RN

• Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

Medical-Surgical/Rehab/Hospice Unit- Registered NurseProvided direct patient care, ongoing physical and mental health status assessment, Hospice/end of life/comfort care and symptom management, EPIC e-Charting documentation, establish care plans, wound and dressing changes, IV line starts and maintenance, medication administration, patient/family teaching, CQI measures, patient admission/discharge, Care Plan Updates, carry-out orders and follow established protocols, ensure safety and… Medical-Surgical/Rehab/Hospice Unit- Registered NurseProvided direct patient care, ongoing physical and mental health status assessment, Hospice/end of life/comfort care and symptom management, EPIC e-Charting documentation, establish care plans, wound and dressing changes, IV line starts and maintenance, medication administration, patient/family teaching, CQI measures, patient admission/discharge, Care Plan Updates, carry-out orders and follow established protocols, ensure safety and quality care given, liaison between patient and MD. Show more Show less

ACT Team RN

• Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

Assertive Community Treatment- Team RNProvided direct nursing/mental health and care coordination to patients/clients in the community, to include medication administration, medication teaching, blood draws for laboratory monitoring of medication therapy, help ensure care plan adherence, accompany MD during client visits, gather and monitor vital signs, overall medical care coordination of appointments and ongoing primary medical care.

Nurse Manager- Carrboro Community Health Center

• Jun 2011 - Feb 2014

Managed six Medical Assistants and two clinical RNs, oversight of daily clinical functions, patient care management, Chart reviews, Occupational Health Coordinator for site to include injury assessment and treatment, annual tuberculosis screening, vaccination management etc… , handled patient clinical concerns or complaints, active member of the Management Leadership Team, responsible for Emergency Response Cart and contents, administered high alert medications, patient phone triage, created… Managed six Medical Assistants and two clinical RNs, oversight of daily clinical functions, patient care management, Chart reviews, Occupational Health Coordinator for site to include injury assessment and treatment, annual tuberculosis screening, vaccination management etc… , handled patient clinical concerns or complaints, active member of the Management Leadership Team, responsible for Emergency Response Cart and contents, administered high alert medications, patient phone triage, created measures for quality patient care and clinical services, patient teaching/education, IV line starts for hydration and emergency needs, phlebotomy, EKG, urinary catheterizations (peds and adults), responsible for NCIR vaccination inventory; storage/accountability, maintained clinical supplies and equipment, conducted staff evaluations and performance improvement plans, ensured Joint Commission readiness at all times. Show more Show less

Hospice/Home Care RN

• May 2010 - Apr 2011

Provided and coordinated appropriate patient care plans, care management, end of life care and symptom management, ongoing assessment of physical and psychosocial status of patients and families upon admission, responds to all issues as clinically appropriate and in a timely manner, educate patient , family, and other caregivers in appropriate care techniques, assures appropriate documentation in accordance to nursing standard operating procedures, on-call to Hospice patients 24/7, no phone… Provided and coordinated appropriate patient care plans, care management, end of life care and symptom management, ongoing assessment of physical and psychosocial status of patients and families upon admission, responds to all issues as clinically appropriate and in a timely manner, educate patient , family, and other caregivers in appropriate care techniques, assures appropriate documentation in accordance to nursing standard operating procedures, on-call to Hospice patients 24/7, no phone triage- If family called, we went, provided hands-on ongoing support and education for family and patients, present for all death-calls. Show more Show less

Procedure Recovery Unit, RN

• Dec 2007 - May 2010

Charge Nurse, RN

• Feb 2006 - Dec 2007