Registered nurse with three years of experience in critical and emergency care, transitioning to nursing education. Expertise in training new-hire nurses by assessing learning needs and simplifying complex medical terminology into practical skills. Dedicated to enhancing the connection between clinical theory and hands-on learning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk
04.2025 - Current
Responded swiftly to life-threatening situations, ensuring patient stability while maintaining composure under pressure.
Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
Assessed patient conditions and prioritized treatments based on severity.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
Trained new staff on emergency room procedures and best practices to enhance team competency and patient safety.
Educated patients and families about health conditions and discharge procedures.
Participated in stroke audits, identifying areas for improvement in stroke assessments and educating team members on stroke criteria.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Duke University
Durham
02.2024 - 03.2025
Created learning and organizational tool for newly graduated nurses in intensive care unit, enhancing onboarding experience.
Educated families on neurological conditions and care procedures.
Responded promptly to emergencies while delivering essential interventions as required.
Oversaw emergency situations in critical care settings, ensuring prompt response and coordination. with urgency in a fast-paced critical care environment, providing vital interventions when necessary.
Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
Notified treating team of subtle changes indicating derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, facilitating appropriate intervention.
Coordinated multiple tasks concurrently while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
Trained new employees on neuro ICU nursing care protocols, fostering adherence to best practices.
Nurse Extern
Duke University
Durham
06.2023 - 08.2023
Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Partnered with healthcare team members to ensure delivery of quality patient care.
Collaborated with nursing staff to clarify care approaches and ensure adherence to proper procedures, improving team understanding and execution of patient care.
Completed training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
12-2023
Skills
Emergency response
Assessment and triage
Trauma nursing
Critical care management
Clinical mentorship
Patient education
Team coordination
Time management
Attention to detail
Certification
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale