Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced bedside environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle critical patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
· Oversee resident and nursing operations in a 60-bed senior care facility.
· Monitor orders, staffing, critical health issues with residents, and facilitate communication with doctors caring for residents
· Experience with redirecting and implementing behavior plans for demented and confused residents.
Quality Improvement- Lead a nursing team in quarterly Skin NDNQI audit to monitor for HAPI's and decrease incidence and prevalence.
Research- Completed evidence-based research class held by Parkview health system to create unit specific quality improvement project.
Recipient of Guardian Angel award from staff member to recognize exceeding nursing care.
Completed Certified Lactation Specialist certification and provide breast feeding support to women in and out of hospital
AWHONN professional membership
Previous Neuroscience Nursing Membership and Neuroscience and Stroke Certification
Participate in inaugural choir through Heartland Sings organization. Sang in Winter and Spring concerts, learning only music in Spanish. Was a section leader for Alto singers and coordinated with director to recruit more singers.