Certified Basic Life Support Instructor/ Basic Life Support Certified  

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners -FNP

ANCC Certified - PMHNP

Associate of Science (A.S.)

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Served as the senior nurse, working closely with doctors on a primary health care team. Responsibilities included assessing patients, documenting patient medical records, providing diagnostic treatment, rehabilitative, and support services for patients. As the senior nurse, identified way to improve processes and patient-centered care. 
•	Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program

Medical Surgical RN Nurse

Night charge nurse for an 80-bed facility. Assigned CNA’s cases to work, provided leadership, and ensured all orders/treatments were executed accurately. Provided behavioral/emotional support to patients with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Assisted patients with chronic conditions such as COPD or Asthma. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.

License Practical Nurse

Provided care in the Progressive care unit, maintaining care for five patients per shift. Screened and developed care plans for each patient while working closely with the doctors on patient medical treatment. Patient care ranged from regulating insulin, administering cardiac/heparin drips, to treating patients with strokes, hematomas, head traumas, comas, and intracranial injuries.

PCU RN

I performed charge nurse for a 40+ bed floor to ensure smooth workflow during the shift. I acted as key point of contact for nurses on duty for optimized patient care. I offered excellent assistance to patients with cardiac care needs. I managed and executed entire aspects surrounding admitting patients, assessing patient's medical history, administering prescribed medications, cardiac monitoring, patient discharge, and communicating with patient's family members.
• Promoted from floor nurse to charge nurse.

Cardiac RN, Charge Nurse

Managed a team of 36 nurses, which included recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, conducting performance appraisals, and development. Responsible for ensuring the accurate documentation of nursing assessments, treatments, medication, discharge instructions, and follow up care. 
•	Promoted to Director of Nursing and scope of support expanded

RN, Nurse Manager

I streamline day-to-day facility operations by directing and managing 42+ nurses to support severely disabled and completely dependent patients. I enable delivery of excellent optimal patient care by reviewing medical history, assessing current medications, and monitoring patient behaviors/vitals. I enhance productivity and work efficiency by assessing staff performance and providing effective feedback. I plan and develop master staffing plan/scheduling, payroll budgeting, and balancing ratio of contract nurses versus state nurses. I effectively manage all nursing supplies, including budgeting, inventory control, and placing orders. I ensure 100% adherence to set rules and regulations by overseeing safety compliance and infection control for facility. Identify and drive continuous process/quality improvements by assessing nursing policies and procedures. I formulate patient care treatment recommendations by ordering diagnostic testing, and interpreting test results. I communicate with 

Director Of Nursing

I oversaw and supervised team of 36 nurses, while meeting and exceeding set expectations. I built high-performance team of nurses by recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals. I ensured complete documentation of nursing assessments, treatments, medication, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Promoted to Director of Nursing and expanded support.

Nurse Manager

Founder

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Founder of Living Hope Behavioral & Mental Health Care

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