Renee Reda
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skills working with diverse patient populations. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and wellbeing.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel: RN, ICU
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
Glendale, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Conducted regular quality assurance audits of nursing practices in order to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Travel: RN, Critical Care
Del E Webb Medical Center
Sun City West, AZ
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications accurately and per protocol.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate documentation standards according to hospital policy.
Travel: RN, ICU/PCU Charge, Resource
Franciscan Health St. Michael Medical Center
Silverdale, WA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
Travel: RN, ICU
Franciscan Health St. Michael Medical Center
Silverdale, WA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered medication safely and accurately per doctor's orders.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient records in electronic health systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while conducting nursing tasks during travel assignments.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with serious illnesses or injuries of their loved ones.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
Medical Respiratory ICU RN
Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, WA
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Conducted assessments of patients in a crisis situation, providing appropriate interventions and treatments.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications according to physician orders.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes and irrigation.
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, temperature, pulse oximetry, and end-tidal carbon dioxide levels.
- Assessed the need for additional resources such as social services or hospice care.
- Instructed family members on proper discharge instructions and home care needs upon patient release from hospital setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by initiating CPR or calling for help from other healthcare professionals.
Travel: RN ICU/Faststaff
Providence Medical Center
Everett, WA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Administered medication safely and accurately per doctor's orders.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient records in electronic health systems.
- Provided assistance with discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
- Assisted family members in understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, medications., associated with their loved one's illness or injury.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Travel: RN ICU/AMN Healthcare
Swedish Hospital
Issaquah, WA
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health conditions to determine the need for medical intervention.
- Administered medications, intravenous infusions and other treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided support to patients and families during difficult times in a compassionate manner.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure readings.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Ensured compliance with established clinical policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Reported any significant changes in patient status to attending physicians promptly and accurately.
- Assisted with maintaining a clean environment by following hospital protocols for disinfection of equipment between uses.
Travel: RN ICU/AYA HealthCare
Franciscan Health St. Michael Medical Center
Silverdale, WA
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered medications, intravenous infusions and other treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health conditions to determine the need for medical intervention.
- Provided support to patients and families during difficult times in a compassionate manner.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient assessments, interventions and evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with established clinical policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Reported any significant changes in patient status to attending physicians promptly and accurately.
- Responded quickly and efficiently in emergency situations using appropriate life saving skills such as CPR or defibrillation if needed.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders while monitoring oxygen saturation levels closely.
Travel: RN ICU/Medical Solutions
Trios Hospital
Kennewick, WA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Medical Assistant
Multiple Employers
Tacoma, WA
02.1994 - 01.2018
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
Associate of Arts - ADN
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA06-2018
Skills
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Discharge Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Travel: RN, Critical Care
Del E Webb Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2024
Travel: RN, ICU
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Travel: RN, ICU/PCU Charge, Resource
Franciscan Health St. Michael Medical Center
09.2022 - 08.2023
Travel: RN, ICU
Franciscan Health St. Michael Medical Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
Travel: RN ICU/Faststaff
Providence Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel: RN ICU/AMN Healthcare
Swedish Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021
Travel: RN ICU/AYA HealthCare
Franciscan Health St. Michael Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
Travel: RN ICU/Medical Solutions
Trios Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
Medical Respiratory ICU RN
Tacoma General Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
Multiple Employers
02.1994 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - ADN
Tacoma Community College
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