Amy Dunn
Bend,OR
Summary
I am a lifelong learner who desires to grow as a professional nurse. My life goals include contributing to society using meaningful and productive techniques, as well as attempting to create order out of chaos.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Op/PACU/Endoscopy RN
Bend Surgery Center
Bend, OR
08.2019 - Current
- Managed and administered conscious sedation medications for injection procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for patients undergoing an endoscopic procedure.
- Monitored vital signs during all stages of the procedure.
- Assisted physician with endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.
- Provided post-procedure care instructions to patients and families.
- Performed patient assessment and pre-operative teaching prior to procedure.
Emergency Staff Nurse and House Float
St. Charles Redmond
Bend, OR
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Staff RN work includes performing of all duties related to care and management of urgent and critical patients across the lifespan
- Worked intake/triage as well as room assignments, float, and break nurse
- As house float I responded to rapid responses and codes, as well as providing early interventions to avoid deteriorating patient conditions
- I rounded on all departments in the hospital to provide assistance where needed, I also taught code charting in EPIC to my coworkers.
- Managed multiple critical situations simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Resource/House Float RN
St. Charles Prineville
Bend, OR
01.2016 - 02.2017
- This position included taking care of all patients across the lifespan in all departments in the hospital
- I demonstrated competency in ICU patient care, ED patient care, and Medical/Surgical patient care, and responded to codes and rapid responses throughout the hospital.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Emergency Staff RN
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Puyallup, WA
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Staff RN in the emergency department included care of all patients across the lifespan
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care, emergency departments, and home health.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient history, assessments, evaluations, treatments and procedures as per hospital policy requirements.
- Performed various tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, wound dressings and care according to established protocols.
SWAT RN/IV Nurse
Harrison Medical Center
Bremerton, WA
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Per Diem position floating throughout the facility doing difficult IV starts, typically needing the use of ultrasound
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects for moderate sedation procedures throughout the hospital.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Valve Clinic Navigator
Harrison Medical Center
Bremerton, WA
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Point of contact for patients with heart valve disease
- Reviewed over 2000 echo reports to develop an algorithm for aortic stenosis alerts
- Participated in team meetings to discuss complex cases and review treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as social workers, case managers, medical staff. to coordinate care for clients.
ER staff RN and Patient Care Supervisor
Harrison Medical Center Bremerton
Bremerton
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Staff RN work included performing of all duties related to care and management of urgent and critical patients across the lifespan
- Worked intake/triage, psychiatric rooms, and charge desk
- As a supervisor (assistant nurse manager), duties included charge relief, management all patient escalations, and process improvement, responsibilities for patient safety and fall prevention, and interpreting hospital policies
- I also participated in resume screening, scheduling, and interviewing staff.
ER Nurse Technician
Harrison Medical Center
06.2007 - 07.2008
- This was a time-limited position offered to qualified second-year nursing students
- Duties included phlebotomy, EKGs, and maintenance of standards for clean and sterile procedures
- Participated in medical codes on the inpatient units and prioritized constantly.
Mathematics Adjunct Faculty
Olympic College
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Taught pre-algebra concepts to adult students and monitored individual progress
- Created personalized syllabi and maintained class schedule.
Project Manager and Systems Analyst
AT&T Wireless
11.1997 - 06.2004
- Created project plans and deployment schedules, implemented new documentation procedures such as 'Rational Rose.' Presented project documentation to large groups of business customers and established cross-functional teams whose members had varying degrees of technical experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor’s University
11.2013
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Olympic College
06.2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics -
Marquette University
12.1992
Skills
- Completed various data science courses to merge these new skills into nursing
- Medical chart documentation in different electronic records including Epic, ECW, Sunrise, Allscripts, Cerner, and McKesson
- Microsoft Office products
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
I was a volunteer musician at Harrison Medical Center, where I played harp in the lobby every Friday from 2014 to 2015. I still play the harp, and I also taught myself how to knit in the summer of 2019. I also enjoy exercise, reading, and taking care of my pets, and spend time enjoying the outdoors here in Bend.
Timeline
Pre-Op/PACU/Endoscopy RN
Bend Surgery Center
08.2019 - Current
Emergency Staff Nurse and House Float
St. Charles Redmond
02.2017 - 07.2019
Resource/House Float RN
St. Charles Prineville
01.2016 - 02.2017
Emergency Staff RN
Good Samaritan Medical Center
07.2015 - 12.2015
SWAT RN/IV Nurse
Harrison Medical Center
08.2014 - 06.2015
Valve Clinic Navigator
Harrison Medical Center
09.2013 - 01.2014
ER staff RN and Patient Care Supervisor
Harrison Medical Center Bremerton
08.2008 - 09.2013
ER Nurse Technician
Harrison Medical Center
06.2007 - 07.2008
Mathematics Adjunct Faculty
Olympic College
09.2005 - 06.2006
Project Manager and Systems Analyst
AT&T Wireless
11.1997 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor’s University
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Olympic College
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics -
Marquette University