Registered Nurse with expertise in virtual and bedside care, specializing in chronic disease management and care coordination. Demonstrated success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Focused on evidence-based practices and patient education to ensure effective care transitions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Virtual
Beebe Healthcare
Lewes
03.2023 - Current
Assisted in the development and implementation of the virtual nurse program.
Managed virtual admissions, discharges, and education with a focus on heart failure and diabetes to help reduce readmissions.
Collaborated with physicians, case managers, community health workers and population health workers to close care gaps and coordinate postdischarge care.
Provided diabetes education to newly hired nurses.
Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care.
Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings.
Registered Nurse - Bedside
Beebe Healthcare
Lewes
06.2003 - Current
Delivered direct patient care in a busy medical/surgical acute care setting.
Partnered with care teams to implement evidence-based treatment plans.
Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided emergency response.
Served as charge nurse overseeing up to 12 team members.
Precept and mentor nursing students and new graduates.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
Delaware Technical and Community College
Georgetown
10.2020 - 03.2023
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Supervised and coached nursing students in hands-on clinical environments.
Evaluated clinical performance and provided feedback to support skill development.
Promoted adherence to safety standards and quality patient care practices.
Mentored students on proper techniques for patient care as well as ethical standards of practice.
Coordinated clinical experiences at various healthcare settings to provide real-world experience for students.
Provided individualized guidance and mentorship for students to ensure their academic success.
Education
Master's Degree -
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE
01.2018
Bachelor's Degree -
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE
01.2015
Associate degree -
Delaware Technical and Community College
Georgetown, DE
01.2003
Skills
Virtual nursing and telehealth
Acute and chronic care
Patient education and advocacy
Care coordination and discharge planning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical judgment and critical thinking
Electronic medical records management
HIPAA compliance and chart updating
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Certification
Registered Nurse, Delaware, L1-0031522, Active and in good standing