Dependable, enthusiastic and dedicated to giving exceptional patient support. Successful at responding to both acute concerns and chronic issues with proper treatment plans and preventive care and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Bonney Lake
06.2010 - Current
Conducted comprehensive health assessments for diverse patient populations.
Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and conditions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and services.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Highline Community College
Burien Washington
09.2011 - 12.2011
Facilitated clinical instruction for nursing students in diverse hospital medical surgical telemetry healthcare settings
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
Mentored students, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional conduct.
Provided feedback to students, fostering improvement in clinical competencies.
Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical evaluations.
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma
01.2004 - 08.2010
Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings including medical surgical telemetry floor, orthopedic, ambulatory care, emergency transition unit, medical surgical oncology, peritoneal dialysis, relief charge nurse, new nurse mentor/trainer and discharge nurse coordinator.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
09.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
Tacoma, WA
09.2003 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
09.2001 - 06.2003
Associate of Science -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
09.1999 - 07.2001
Skills
Health assessments
Patient coordination
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Evidence-based practice
Patient education
Effective communication
Time management
Critical thinking
Advanced health assessment
Acute care management
Clinical decision making
Age-appropriate vaccinations
Women's health
Telehealth services
Geriatric care
Chronic disease management
Home health care
Patient and family interaction
Mental health care
Interdisciplinary care
Dermatology
Preventative care
Family planning services
Physical examinations
Interpreting laboratory results
Lab result evaluation
Preventive healthcare
Electronic medical records
Medical histories
Patient communication
Clinic work
Certification
ANCC certified Family Nurse Practitioner 2010 through current
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