Albert Skarsten
Phoenix,OR
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with strong leadership qualities, reliability, and extensive knowledge in safe nursing care and treatments. Possesses exceptional skills in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Collaborative team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring efficient and compassionate care. Well-equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination to provide exceptional healthcare services.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Nurse Extern
Banner Thunderbird
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Assist the assigned nurse with patient care and participate in a limited role for patient care
HR Manager - Training and HR
The Home Depot
06.2007 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: The Home Depot is a home improvement retailer that sells tools, construction products, and services
- Facilitate the Hiring and onboarding of new candidates
- Manage and facilitate the distribution of hours for over 200 associates
- Oversee and provide guidance to 9-11 Department Supervisors and Salaried leadership in the areas of Labor, Legal, and Standard Operating Procedures outlined in The Home Depot code of conduct
- Partner with community resources such as Care Solutions to facilitate programs in various areas for the associates during times of need
- Oversee and recruit candidates to participate in The Homer Fund, a fund with over $400,000,000 in revenue for associates in need due to unforeseen events like natural disasters, fires, foreclosure and death
- My store is the only store with 100% participation in comparison to the 9 other stores in my District
- Facilitate and partner with veteran candidates for our local Team Depot Projects
- Manage and operate the New associate Coach Program and recruit new coaches annually to participate in the development of new associates
- The Home Depot is a home improvement retailer that sells tools, construction products, and services
Lead Out
Arizona Department of Racing
01.1995 - 05.1997
- Prepared and kenneled Greyhounds before and after races
- Harnessed and lead dogs from Paddock to raceway and walked the athletes to the shoot
- After races gathered racers and lead to their owners and kennels
Education
BSN -
Northern Arizona University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Glendale Community College
Glendale, Arizona05-2023
High School Diploma -
Pueblo Magnet High School
Tucson, Arizona05.1997
Skills
- EKG Certification
- Ultra Sound IV Certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Precepting
- ACLS Certified
- BLM Certification
- Client Management
- Strong prioritization and Time Management Skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Arizona Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2024
Nurse Extern
Banner Thunderbird
04.2022 - 07.2023
HR Manager - Training and HR
The Home Depot
06.2007 - 07.2023
Lead Out
Arizona Department of Racing
01.1995 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
Pueblo Magnet High School
BSN -
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Glendale Community College