High-performing Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience transitioning from high-acuity ICU and Telemetry environments to Perioperative and Day Surgery. Expert in rapid clinical assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, and anesthesia recovery. Proven track record managing high patient volumes with a focus on First Case On-Time Starts (FCOTS) and seamless interdisciplinary coordination. Dedicated to patient safety, surgical site infection prevention, and efficient discharge education.
Core Surgical Skills
Clinical
Pre-op AssessmentPACU / RecoveryAirway ManagementPhase I & II RecoveryACLS / BLS ResponsePain Management (IV/PO)Wound & Dressing CareHemodynamic Monitoring
De-escalation, safety protocols, therapeutic communication in acute behavioral events
Professional Experience
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01/2025 – Present
Lake Charles, LA
RN — Med-Surg / Telemetry (Perioperative Focus)
Manage high-acuity patient load specializing in post-surgical stabilization for orthopedic, general, and vascular procedures.
Utilize advanced telemetry monitoring to detect and intervene in post-anesthetic cardiac arrhythmias and respiratory depression.
Expertly titrate vasoactive drips and manage complex IV therapies for recovering surgical patients.
Reduced discharge delays by 15% through proactive patient/family education and early coordination with the multidisciplinary team. ↑ 15% Performance Gain
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
08/2024 – 01/2026
Shreveport, LA
Charge Nurse — ICU / Behavioral Health / Telemetry
Directed shift operations for a high-intensity unit ensuring 100% compliance with safety protocols and staffing ratios.
Stabilized critically ill patients requiring ventilator support and invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
Mentored junior nursing staff on rapid assessment techniques and crisis intervention, fostering a culture of clinical excellence.
Served as primary clinical liaison between attending physicians, anesthesiology, and surgical teams.