Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Carilion Health System, excelling in patient assessments and care plan revisions. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and strong communication skills. Adept at team coordination and mentoring new staff, fostering a collaborative and high-quality care environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - PACU
07.2024 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Revised care plan according to changes in patient status
Responsible for collaborating with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Velocity Care by Carilion
04.2024 - Current
Responsible for age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care
Responsible for collaborating with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care
Revises plan according to changes in patient status
Also responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area
Also responsible for treatments and medications for patients of all ages to be accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems; including electronic medical records.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center - CCU
07.2023 - 07.2024
Responsible for age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented, and used to develop a plan of care
Responsible for collaborating with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care
Revise the care plan according to changes in patient status
Also responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing, and evaluating patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to the service area
Also responsible for treatments and medications for patients of all ages to be accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems; including electronic health records
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Lead Dispatcher & Training Coordinator
Giles County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - 06.2023
Responsible for answering 911 calls and administrative calls throughout a scheduled shift
Responsible for dispatching law enforcement, fire, rescue, and other equipment and personnel to emergency and non-emergency situations using computer-aided-dispatch (CAD) and other computer systems
Responsible for entering criminal and civil papers into a Records Management System (RMS)
Responsible for entering criminal papers into VCIN/NCIC
Responsible for coordinating new-hire training phases and who will be the new-hire's trainer(s)
Responsible for acting as a trainer in the event that the new-hire needs additional training
Responsible for keeping accurate training records and ensuring that employees are current on all certifications
Responsible for acting as a liaison between the new-hires and 911 Communications Supervision
Also responsible for supervising up-to 7 Communications Officers at one time
Emergency Tele-Communicator & Training Officer
Radford City Police Department
01.2019 - 10.2021
Responsible for answering 911 calls and administrative calls throughout a scheduled shift
Responsible for dispatching law enforcement, fire, rescue, and other equipment and personnel to emergency and non-emergency situations using computer-aided-dispatch (CAD) and other computer systems
Responsible for entering criminal and civil papers into a Records Management System (RMS)
Responsible for entering criminal papers into VCIN/NCIC
Responsible for coordinating new-hire training phases and who will be the new-hire's trainer(s)
Responsible for acting as a trainer in the event that the new-hire needs additional training
Responsible for keeping accurate training records and ensuring that employees are current on all certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
New River Valley Regional Jail
08.2019 - 02.2020
Responsible for performing basic and intermediate medical evaluations, physical examinations, and assessments of the inmate population
Provided daily nursing, first aid, and emergency medical care and treatment in accordance with physician approved protocols
Conducted daily nurse sick calls, administered medications in accordance with the jail physician orders
Control, issue, and monitored the use of medications in accordance to the Code of Virginia
Performed vein punctures and collected other laboratory specimens
Completed reports and medical forms, assisted with physician's sick call, and performed other medical duties as assigned
Psychomotor Exam EMT Assistant
Western Virginia EMS Council
05.2017 - 01.2019
Assisted with Psychomotor Examinations conducted by WVEMS Council for future EMT's as a certified EMT
Assisted students with practical skills such as airway management and long board immobilization
Assisted the practical skill evaluator by giving professional input which would be considered in the evaluator's final decision on passing or failing the EMT student
Authorized Retail Agent
U.S. Cellular & B&H Computers
07.2018 - 12.2018
Responsible for understanding current promotions for the company
Responsible for understanding current products ordered by the company and ensure continuing education on products are completed to meet company competencies
Assisted customers with technical difficulties and provided resources for such issues
Assisted customers with choosing electronic devices that suited their needs as well as contract creation for such devices
Assisted customers with initial setup of newly purchased electronic devices
Assisted customers with bill payments to the company
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2025
Associate of Arts - Nursing
University of Charleston - Beckley Campus
Beckley
04-2023
No Degree - General Studies
New River Community College
Dublin
04-2021
No Degree - General Studies
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA
12-2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Giles County Technology Center
Pearisburg
05-2019
High School Diploma -
Narrows High School
Narrows, VA
06-2018
Skills
Team Coordination
Task Prioritization
Problem-Solving
Strong Communication Skills
Patient Assessments
Multi-Tasking
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee
Successful creation of a training program
Successfully mentored several new-hire nurses
Affiliations
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Certification
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Ventilator-certified through Carilion
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - PACU
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Velocity Care by Carilion
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center - CCU
07.2023 - 07.2024
Lead Dispatcher & Training Coordinator
Giles County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
New River Valley Regional Jail
08.2019 - 02.2020
Emergency Tele-Communicator & Training Officer
Radford City Police Department
01.2019 - 10.2021
Authorized Retail Agent
U.S. Cellular & B&H Computers
07.2018 - 12.2018
Psychomotor Exam EMT Assistant
Western Virginia EMS Council
05.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
University of Charleston - Beckley Campus
No Degree - General Studies
New River Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Wytheville Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Giles County Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Narrows High School
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