Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in mostly outpatient care, triage, chart reviews, charge audits, and prior authorizations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Surgery/Specialty Clinic
Hamilton Hospital/Van Diest Medical Center
04.2008 - Current
The direct and indirect care of the patient before, during, and after surgery
Scrub and assist during surgery while maintaining an organized and sterile field
Circulating for procedures while providing assistance to the anesthesia provider and maintaining a safe environment for the patient
Care of patient receiving Ketamine or Spravato treatments and reporting changes to the provider
Decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation
Assist in the Specialty Clinic by performing intake assessments, triage phone calls, schedule procedure and/or follow up appointments, provide pre procedure education, obtain prior authorizations
Registered Nurse-Surgeon Clinic
Wright Medical Center
11.2007 - 03.2008
Work closely with the General Surgeon by performing intake assessment, scheduling procedures and/or follow up appointments, and obtain insurance pre authorization.
Assist with clinic procedures and surgeries
Registered Nurse-Surgery
Hamilton Hospital
12.2005 - 11.2007
Direct care of the patient before, during, and after surgery
Calling or meeting with patients face to face to review instructions prior to procedures
Scrub and assist (handing and holding instruments) during surgery and cleaning instruments after surgery.
Registered Nurse Med/Surg/SCU
Hamilton Hospital
08.2003 - 12.2005
Evaluate, plan, and administer nursing care to patients from pediatrics to geriatrics
Provide prescribed medication and treatment
Assist physicians during exams and treatments
Monitor and maintain accurate documentation on patients, and update physicians with any changes
Monitor patient care provided by LPN, CNA, and Others.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hamilton Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2003
Provide patients with daily cares as needed
Assist nurses and physicians with any procedures
Obtain vital signs, blood sugars, measure intake and output
Report any changes to the primary nurse caring for the patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2017
Associate Degree Nursing -
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, Iowa
12.2004
Skills
Patient Education
Prior Authorizations
Internal Surgical Documentation Chart Reviews
Internal Surgical Charge Audits
Certification
Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Electronic Health Records
McKesson
Cerner Community Works
Other Skills
MultiView for ordering/purchasing supplies throughout the department
Computer Programs
Microsoft Word
Excel
Outlook
Awards
Daisy Award (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)
Excellence Award for Health Assessment at Western Governors University (August 2016)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Surgery/Specialty Clinic
Hamilton Hospital/Van Diest Medical Center
04.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse-Surgeon Clinic
Wright Medical Center
11.2007 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse-Surgery
Hamilton Hospital
12.2005 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse Med/Surg/SCU
Hamilton Hospital
08.2003 - 12.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hamilton Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associate Degree Nursing -
Iowa Central Community College
Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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