Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in patient care and nursing. Proficient in handling complex medical conditions and psychiatric crises. Known for critical thinking skills and effective communication within healthcare settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atascadero State Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices.
Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
Registered Nurse
Midland Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 08.2024
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and vehicle accidents.
ICU Nurse Intern
Midland Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023
Monitored patients' vital signs, ventilator operation and administer physician-prescribed meds to promote stabilization with ICU-RN supervision.
Psychiatric Technician Assistant
State Hospital: Western (VA); Patton (CA)
01.2021 - 07.2022
Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing mental health crises, utilizing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention measures during high-stress situations involving aggressive behaviors or self-harm risks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sanctuary At McAuley
11.2019 - 12.2020
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, Texas
12.2023
Associates - Science and Arts
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI
05.2021
Skills
Emergency response
Medication: PO, IM, IV administration
Mental health evaluation
Patient assessments
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) License, TX, 1143726
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, AHA, 06/30/26
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, AHA, 06/30/26
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Certification, AHA, 06/30/26
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