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Ariel Zhai

Austin,Texas

Summary

Competent and caring registered nurse offering 5 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and monitor efficacy of interventions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Freestanding ER

Austin Emergency Center
Austin, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Providing immediate emergency care to patients in a standalone facility (having more autonomy and responsibility being the only nurse each shift)
  • Committee lead for staff development (performing mock codes and case scenarios with staff)
  • Performing rapid patient assessments, triage, administering medications, performing necessary procedures like IV insertions, maintaining accurate medical records, communicating effectively with patients and healthcare team members, and managing the overall flow of patients in a fast-paced environment

Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Aya Healthcare
Denver, CO
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • PRN Charge Nurse: Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with procedures.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

Medical Assistant-Pediatrics

Dr. Frank Lieu
Plano, TX
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Administered vaccines and medications to patients of age 2 weeks-17 years old under physician's supervision.

Waitress

Densetsu Restaurant
Plano, TX
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Woman's University
Dallas, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Time Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Problem Solving

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Freestanding ER

Austin Emergency Center
02.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. David's North Austin Medical Center
06.2019 - 12.2021

Medical Assistant-Pediatrics

Dr. Frank Lieu
07.2016 - 03.2017

Waitress

Densetsu Restaurant
08.2012 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Woman's University
Ariel Zhai