Proactive Public Health Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience in emergency, acute, and chronic care settings. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based practices, effective case management, and collaborative care strategies. Skilled in critical interventions, patient education, and interdisciplinary team coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Registered Nurse
Open Aid Alliance
01.2022 - Current
Enhanced patient outcomes by providing comprehensive case management to individuals with chronic illnesses.
Conducted epidemiological investigations, identifying disease trends and implementing appropriate interventions.
Provided training and supervision to nursing staff in the delivery of evidence-based public health services.
Increased immunization rates through the implementation of vaccination clinics and education programs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Patrick's Hospital Providence
08.2017 - 12.2023
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse Rheumatology
Western Montana Clinic
05.2016 - 08.2017
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
01.2014 - 04.2016
Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
Assisted in staff development efforts by sharing clinical expertise with new nursing personnel during orientation sessions or ongoing training workshops.
Leveraged data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with patient, family, and other care providers.
Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to facilitate communication and ensure understanding of complex medical information or treatment plans.
Expedited treatment plans by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
Managed complex cases with comorbidities by developing tailored nursing care plans that addressed both acute symptoms and chronic conditions effectively.
Provided lifesaving interventions during critical situations, stabilizing patients until transfer to appropriate hospital departments or discharge from the facility.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rose Medical Center, Denver
09.2008 - 01.2014
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Margaret Mercy Hospital
01.2005 - 09.2008
Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue Uiversity Calumet
Hammond, IN
12.2006
Skills
Health Promotion Strategies
Behavioral Health Interventions
Patient Education Techniques
Nutrition counseling
Timeline
Public Health Registered Nurse
Open Aid Alliance
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Patrick's Hospital Providence
08.2017 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Rheumatology
Western Montana Clinic
05.2016 - 08.2017
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
01.2014 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rose Medical Center, Denver
09.2008 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Margaret Mercy Hospital
01.2005 - 09.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue Uiversity Calumet
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