Mohs RN

• Jul 2016 - Present

Staff Registered Nurse

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

Registered Nurse

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

Cardiac/Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit -Care for patients living with heart failure, arrhythmias and acute coronary syndrome -Stabilize patients pre and post cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker/AICD implantations, ablation procedures for various arrhythmias, Convergent Procedures, and other minor surgical procedures -Initiate Sotalol and Dofetilide -Administer and maintain vasoactive drips -Monitor and interpret telemetry and perform 12 lead EKGs as needed -Participate in physician rounds, and coordinate plan of care with physicians, families, and case managers -Perform complete head to toe assessments, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, and counsel and educate both acute care and progressive care patients on disease processes, medications, procedures, and heath maintenance -Document and navigate through the EPIC computer system -Completed the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program -Completed the Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (online course by AACN) Show less

Rehabilitation Nursing Technician

• May 2011 - Jul 2013

-Assist with total care of patients recovering from cerebrovascular accidents, brain injuries, hip and spinal cord injuries, knee replacements and other illnesses or injuries -Maintain a flexible attitude as a staff member who floats throughout the 186 bed acute-care facility -Obtain vitals, perform safe patient transfers, blood glucose checks, bladder scans and assist patients with ADLs -Prioritize patient care, utilize good time management skills, and communicate and collaborate with other techs and nurses to ensure optimal care of all patients -Promote patient safety and comfort Show less

Student Nurse

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

Preceptorship -168 hours clinical nursing on medical-surgical/cardiac telemetry floor - Perform independent head-to-toe assessments, administer medications, assess wounds and perform dressing changes and familiarizing self with cardiac telemetry -Deliver safe and compassionate patient care -Complete full admission assessments and discharges -Perform extensive patient teaching (CHF, stroke, pneumonia, medications) -Enhancing both verbal and written communication skills with patients, their families and the healthcare team to ensure seamless and optimal care -Enhancing prioritization and time management skills while caring for a multiple patient assignment Show less