Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and compassion.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Private Home Health
Diana Burrow
08.2023 - 07.2024
Developed strong relationships with primary care providers to facilitate open communication and care coordination
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Assessed patient health status and developed individualized care plan to suit needs.
Administered medications as prescribed, achieving proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patient and family to increase overall wellness.
Assisted client with activities of daily living to promote independence.
Implemented fall prevention strategies within home environment, minimizing risks for injury to client.
Registered Nurse
St. John's Health
11.2022 - 02.2023
Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother healthy during labor and reported changes in patient condition.
Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of medication action, side effects and protocols for use.
Worked with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Conducted physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths,and head circumferences.
Completed all documentation, utilizing appropriate forms and systems.
Managed specimen collection, handling and disposition according to hospital policy.
Helped maintain unit department clean, orderly and stocked daily.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lone Peak Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
Developed plan of care unique to each patient's needs and set attainable goals in 22 bed LDRP floor.
Assisted charge nurse in triaging patients in labor or other complications.
Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient’s clinical condition.
Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of medication action, side effects and protocols for use.
Evaluated patient response to pain management interventions and offered alternative pain management therapies.
Coached patients in breathing and relaxation techniques during labor.
Contacted delivering physician and anesthesia at appropriate time to administer epidural anesthesia and begin birthing process.
Provided patient education to assist in making informed decisions, assessed patient readiness to learn and incorporated family in patient plan of care.
Performed nursing duties such as: assessment of vital signs, indwelling catheter & IV placement, blood & specimen collection
Completed 6 week interactive classroom setting specific to L&D through classroom discussions and case studies.
Attained training in BLS, ALS, NRP, STABLE and received certifications upon successful completion.
Completed online lessons covering wide range of topics relevant to Labor and Delivery Nursing utilizing AWOHNN Perinatal Orientation Education Program (POEP) Core Curriculum.
Performed hands on L&D skills that included: IV & phlebotomy, indwelling catheter, electronic fetal monitoring, blood administration, IV and epidural pump management, obstetrics high risk medication, and ABGAR/Bishop Score.
Attended 5 days of high-fidelity simulation (labor and delivery specific scenarios).
Student Registered Nurse Preceptee
St John's Health, ICU
02.2022 - 04.2022
Collaborated with nurse preceptor and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Performed in depth physical assessments on 1-2 critical ill patients.
Performed neurological assessments on sedated patients to prevent over-sedation.
Changed dressings, catheters and IVs as needed.
Strict intake and output monitoring and recording.
Student Nurse
St. John's Health
08.2020 - 04.2022
Medical-surgical unit – fundamental care of 4 patients, including vital signs and wound care, medication administration, IV management, patient teaching, documentation and provided emotional support.
Labor and delivery/postpartum – Maintained patient comfort during labor and provided emotional support for mothers in pre-partum. Performed assessment of newborns in nursery, including vital signs. Administered postpartum medications and performed patient teaching.
Emergency Department – assisted nurses with duties such as head to toe assessments, IV management, wound care, patient safety and communicated with other healthcare professionals.
OR/OPS/PACU- provided patient care such as: preparing patients' for surgery, completed pre-operative checklist, initiated IV's, provided patient safety in operating room, and followed patient's through postoperative care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. John's Health
03.2020 - 11.2021
Cared for 10-15 patients with diagnoses of various acute and chronic illnesses.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake & output to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Reported any observed changes in patient condition/behavior to nurse or charge nurse in timely manner.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Teton Home Care Plus
06.2018 - 04.2021
Administered personal care to clients 1:1 within private home settings to support client's independence.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client's safety.