| Experience | 2014 -2016 Texas Health Resources HEB Registered Nurse Cardiac Surgery Step-down Unit Responsible for taking care of the cardiovascular patient with CHF, NSTEMI, STEMI, percutaneous coronary intervention, C-Port, new onset or chronic A fib, vascular patients who have undergone Arteries bypass and carotid endarterectomy. Pacemaker and AICD on the Cardiac Step down unit. Ability to do and interpret EKG, pull sheath, and administer IV drips such as dopamine, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Heparin, Milrinone, Dobutamine and many more.
2013 – 2014 Anne Arundel Hospital Annapolis, MD Registered Nurse RN Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit Responsible for taking care of the cardiovascular patient with CHF, NSTEMI, STEMI, percutaneous coronary intervention, C-Port, new onset or chronic Afib, vascular patients who have undergone Arteries bypass and carotid endarterectomy. Pacemaker and AICD on the telemetry unit. Ability to do and interpret EKG and administer IV drips such as dopamine, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Heparin, Milrinone, Dobutamine and many more. ACLS certified
2011 – 2013 Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD RN Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit- IMCU Responsible for 3-4 cardiac patients in the surgical unit specializing in the post operative of the Cardiac Thoracic patients. Provided care to complex diagnoses such as heart and Lung transplant patients. Assessment of patients with Ventricular assistive devices, the heart mates, Thoratecs and change of the batteries including controller changes. General care of patients who just had undergone open-heart surgery, Aortic root replacements, CABG, Valve Repair, Aneurysm Repairs, Aortic Stenosis, pacemakers and Vascular patients. Responsible for taking care of patients with arterial lines including blood draws from central lines and Picc lines, and CVP monitoring. Able to do and interpret ECG and administer IV medications such as Dopamine/ Diltiazem, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Heparin, and gamunex drips.
2013 – 2014 Vitas hospice Washington DC Register Nurse Case Manager Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family caseload which includes the assessment of the client and their hospice needs, implementation of the plan of care per physicians’ orders, and evaluating all phases of the nursing process Provide skilled professional nursing care to patient as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations by the State Board of Registered Nursing, the patient, and Company policies. Oversee and provide primary care, including all clinical care, palliative care, and symptom control and identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients Implement the Plan of Care Provisions to meet patient needs, initiate appropriate intervention and support for the patient and family upon admission and re-evaluate the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive care plan interventions. Work in cooperation with family/caregiver and interdisciplinary team members to meet the emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver. Provides appropriate information and explanation to the patient’s families. Facilitates patient and family education, to promote continuity of care and optimal patient/family outcome for a quality passing as defined by the patient/family/caregiver. Demonstrate expertise in the utilization of all interdisciplinary team members, including volunteers and community resources. Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to provide continuous assessment of assigned patients, interprets finding, initiates appropriate therapeutic actions, and evaluates the results of these actions.
Comply with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulation, JCAHO standards and established 2010 – 2011 Heartland Hospice Beltsville, MD Register Nurse Case Manager Assume primary responsibility for a patient/family caseload which includes the assessment of the client and their hospice needs, implementation of the plan of care per physicians’ orders, and evaluating all phases of the nursing process Provide skilled professional nursing care to patient as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations by the State Board of Registered Nursing, the patient, and Company policies. Oversee and provide primary care, including all clinical care, palliative care, and symptom control and identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs for assigned patients Implement the Plan of Care Provisions to meet patient needs, initiate appropriate intervention and support for the patient and family upon admission and re-evaluate the patient’s nursing needs to provide appropriate, comprehensive and responsive care plan interventions. Work in cooperation with family/caregiver and interdisciplinary team members to meet the emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver. Provides appropriate information and explanation to the patient’s families. Facilitates patient and family education, to promote continuity of care and optimal patient/family outcome for a quality passing as defined by the patient/family/caregiver. Demonstrate expertise in the utilization of all interdisciplinary team members, including volunteers and community resources. Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure all patient and family care needs are being met. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to provide continuous assessment of assigned patients, interprets finding, initiates appropriate therapeutic actions, and evaluates the results of these actions. Comply with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulation, JCAHO standards and established personnel policies and procedures Adhere to Company policies and procedures and regulatory compliance requirements and directives. Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.
2010 – 2011 St. Thomas More Medical Complex Hyattsville, MD Registered Nurse Provide home care nursing to Vent, Trach, and Geriatric patients Formulate care plans based on individual assessments and physiological needs. G-tube feeding and medication administration. Maintain consistent patient-physician contact. Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem specific therapeutic intervention. Provide skilled nursing interventions, rehabilitative needs and preventive care.
2007–2010 St. Thomas More Medical Complex Hyattsville, MD LPN Supervisor Check vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration Give injections and enemas, monitor catheters, dress wounds, and give alcohol rubs and massages
Assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing, and walking. Supervise nursing assistants and aides Collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, and record food and fluid intake and output Help physicians and registered nurses perform tests and procedures monitor their patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments Gather information from patients, including their health history and how they are currently feeling. Sometime use this information to complete insurance forms, pre-authorizations, and referrals, and share this information with registered nurses and doctors to help determine the best course of care for a patient Teach family members how to care for a relative or teach patients about good health habits.
2006–2007 Shady Grove Hospital Gaithersburg, MD Intensive Care Unit Patient Care Technician Responsible for blood sugar check / monitor Transfer of residents from ICU to different units. Calling in medications and abnormal labs to the doctor Removal of IV lines Collection of specimens for Occult blood, MRSA, Sputum etc. Cable /heart monitoring Foley Care
2003–2005 ER-Designs-Supplies Beltsville, MD Secretary Answering multiple phone lines Placing and receiving orders from clients. Filling and managing accounts receivables.
CERTIFICATIONS ACLS NIH STROKE SCALE BLS
EDUCATION 2015 -2017 Master of Science 2014 – 2015 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Magna Cum Laude Walden University Cumulative GPA 3.85
2008–2010 Howard Community College Columbia, MD Graduated on May 27th, 2010 with an Associate Degree of Art in Nursing. Registered Nurse License in the state of Maryland 2006–2007 University of The District of Columbia, DC References Furnished upon Request
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