Nancy L.

Experience

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  Dow Jones Newswires

  Jun 1997 - Jul 1999

  Administrative Assistant
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  Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

  Sept 1999 - Jun 2003

  Administrative Assistant
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  Carolinas HealthCare System

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2020

  Registered Nurse

  Post Surgical Registered NurseAssumes charge nurse duties when appropriateOmniCell medication distribution and Cerner computer chartingPre- and Post-surgical care including pain management, ambulation and care plan management for hernia repairs, appendectomies, bowel reconstruction, adrenal gland, thyroid and other gastrointestinal and head and neck surgeriesComprehensive management of patients after surgery using ERAS care pathway to maintain preoperative organ function and reducing stress response following surgery by encouraging early ambulation after surgery Extensive tracheostomy and laryngectomy care, all maintenance of artificial airway care, including emergency situations. Skin graft and skin flap care, management of Vioptix flap viability assessment, Cook Doppler care and maintenance.Wound care from Stage 1 to unstageable pressure ulcers, dressing changes and wound vac maintenance, including problem solving leaks and disconnectionsColostomy care, including changing appliance, resolving common problems and maintenanceHighly proficient clinical skills: IV starts, cardiac telemetry monitoring, perform 12-lead EKG, continuous pulse oximetry, blood product transfusions, central line care, PCA and epidural maintenance, insertion of foley catheters, nasogastric and Dobhoff tubes, JP, accordion and chest tube drain maintenance and removalCertified to access and remove chest port cathetersServe as a preceptor to students and new hires, training new nurses during a 16-week orientation on our surgical floor Show less

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  Atrium Health

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2023

  Clinical Nurse Supervisor
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  Tenet Healthcare

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Registered Nurse
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  Specialty Care Management

  Aug 2023 - now

  Clinical Nurse Coach/Case Manager