Caring Pediatric Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Kings Daughters
03.2022 - Current
Provided exceptional care to high-acute pediatric patients needing complex care such as trauma care, burn care, and extensive medical surgical care.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Mentored new nurses, facilitating smooth transition into their roles while fostering teamwork and professional growth.
Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Beach Eye Care
12.2000 - 09.2013
Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues. Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles. Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Instructed patients in the care and use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal and cleaning.
Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts.
Assitant Clinic Director
Beach Eye Care
06.2004 - 06.2013
Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
Motivated and supervised technicians in delivering quality patient care.
Collaborated with clinic director to maintain daily operations and schedules.
Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Maintained master scheduling templates for 8 physicians and 4 locations.
Training Director
Beach Eye Care
06.2004 - 06.2013
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires for all departments.
Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
Assessed skill gaps for employees in all departments and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
Trained staff during staff meetings on bi-monthly basis.
EMR Training Director
MdOffice
06.2006 - 09.2012
Remotely managed the EMR training team to ensure seamless EMR implementation for all clients. Monitored team performance and efficiency.
Remotely facilitated implementation trainings for all new clients. Oversaw high profile projects through the planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
Worked closely with software design team to create new EMR templates and enhancements while working closely with programmers to ensure product stability.
Assisted clients with implementation and on-site client training for new installations. Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs. Develop standard operating procedures for each clinic to accommodate varying practice settings.
Analyzed software architecture for weaknesses. Designed, developed, modified and debugged programs.
Worked with sales team to demonstrate software for potential new clients.
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