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Ariel Barrett

Craig,CO

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in delivering safe, ethical, and inclusive patient care. Committed to using evidence-based practices to enhance health outcomes while collaborating with healthcare teams. Recognized for strong organizational skills and a compassionate approach that fosters trust and comfort among patients. Career goals include furthering expertise in patient-centered care and advancing within the nursing field.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registerd Nurse, Med-Surg

UC Health
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
04.2025 - Current

Supervisor: Jennifer Pryzmus Phone: 970-875-2774

  • Provided direct patient care in surgical and medical units.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient management.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions.
  • Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation standards.
  • Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.

Faculty/ Clinical Instructor

Colorado Northwestern Community College
Craig, CO
10.2023 - Current

Supervisor: Noreen Beckett Phone: 970-824-1116

  • Assess student learning needs, develop lesson plans and evaluate outcomes.
  • Conduct lectures for students on the latest advances in nursing practice..
  • Provide guidance to nursing students regarding patient care protocols and procedures.
  • Monitor student progress throughout clinical rotations and provide feedback.
  • Maintain accurate records of student performance during clinical rotations.
  • Coordinate with various departments within the hospital to ensure smooth operations.
  • Design innovative teaching strategies to engage students in active learning activities.
  • Organize simulation scenarios for nursing students to apply their theoretical knowledge into practice.
  • Facilitate team building exercises among nursing students to promote collaboration and communication skills.
  • Evaluate individual student competencies in accordance with professional standards of practice.
  • Supervise patient care activities in a clinical setting while providing instruction to nursing students.
  • Instruct on proper documentation techniques, infection control measures, safety protocols and medication administration processes.
  • Evaluate students to identify knowledge gaps.

Registered Nurse

Laramie County School District #2
Burns, WY
10.2021 - 10.2023

Supervisor: Bobby Dishman Phone: 307-245-4011 ext 4101

  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
02.2019 - 10.2021

Supervisor: Sarah Ryschon Phone: 307-996-4777

  • Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
  • Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
  • Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

LPN/RN

Aspen Wind
Cheyenne , WY
06.2018 - 02.2019

Supervisor: Heather Kapus Phone: 307-778-9511

  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to appropriate team members.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in the patient's condition, and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate them on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Promoted a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
  • Monitored vitals, dressed wounds, and provided other basic patient care or treatments.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
12.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY
12.2018

Skills

  • BLS Instructor through AHA
  • EPIC and Meditech EHR Systems
  • Active Learning
  • Simulation development and coordination
  • Clinical rotation coordination
  • Student Mentoring
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Student evaluation
  • Medical demonstrations
  • Curriculum creation

References

  • Denise Huff- Current RN Co-Worker: 970-208-3765
  • Kelby Hinton- Former RN Co-Worker at LCSD#2: 308-230-0068
  • Selena Stowe- Former RN Co-Worker at CRMC: 307-421-0560
  • You may also contact my former employers

Timeline

Registerd Nurse, Med-Surg

UC Health
04.2025 - Current

Faculty/ Clinical Instructor

Colorado Northwestern Community College
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Laramie County School District #2
10.2021 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2021

LPN/RN

Aspen Wind
06.2018 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wyoming

Associate of Science - Nursing

Laramie County Community College