New graduate Nurse brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas of higher acuity patient populations and clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Acute Med. Pulmonary
University Of Utah Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Transitioned seamlessly from role as nurse apprentice into role of registered nurse.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Cared for unique patient populations including those with cystic fibrosis, palliative, TB, ILD, tracheostomy, chest tubes, and kidney disease.
Registered Nurse Apprentice- Acute Med. Pulmonary
University Of Utah Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024
Logged 1000+ working hours throughout nurse apprenticeship. Was the first nurse apprentice on Acute medicine pulmonary unit to enter into phase II which allowed the opportunity to take on full patient loads independently with indirect supervision from preceptor.
Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
12.2022 - 06.2023
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Resident Care Coordinator
Birch Creek Assisted Living
08.2020 - 12.2021
Assisted in creating and organizing policies and procedures for Birch Creek prior to opening.
Coordinated medical for 40 residents
Directly responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of 25+ CNA's.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living
01.2018 - 05.2019
In addition to tradition responsibilities of certified nursing assistants I received special medication training to administer medications safely to residents. I was one of only 5 others who were trained in this task.
Certified Nursing Assistant
William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
10.2015 - 06.2017
Supported needs of 50+ residents under long-term care.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.