Dynamic charge nurse with strong leadership skills in trauma and burn ICU settings. Expertise in patient-centered care, rapid response situations, and mentoring new nurses. Committed to enhancing team collaboration and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Trauma/Burn ICU
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
02.2024 - Current
Led nursing team as charge nurse, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.
Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
Registered Nurse, Transplant/Urology Med/Surg
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
10.2014 - 02.2024
Led nursing team as charge nurse, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.
Monitored and assessed the health status of post-operative renal transplant patients, facilitating timely interventions and care adjustments.
Delivered patient-centered care in fast-paced environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Culver-Stockton College/Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL
05-2014
Skills
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) certification
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Insertion of ultrasound guided IVs
Charge Nurse
Member of code and rapid response team
Timeline
Registered Nurse Trauma/Burn ICU
Springfield Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Transplant/Urology Med/Surg
Springfield Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Culver-Stockton College/Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Registered Nurse, Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU RN at Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State UniversityRegistered Nurse, Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU RN at Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University