Auriel Brunsvik Peterson
Layton,UT
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in Pediatric patient care. Team-oriented and reliable with expert clinical knowledge and abilities, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment. Demonstrated expertise in team management and successful in working as part of a team to care for a wide range of medical conditions and dynamic patient needs. Dedicated to surpassing patient expectations. Coordinated oversight of nursing staff and promoted optimal care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
01.2019 - Current
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 52+ pediatric patients across Salt Lake area, providing guidance and leadership to approximately 70+ employees in Pediatric department.
- Oversaw all financial transactions and management functions. Strategically managed operating budget when controlling accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing and claims processes to obtain maximum reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance providers.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide the most effective medical advice.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, OBRA, payroll and benefits administration and general liability.
- Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and other financial analyses for presentation to board of directors.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
LPN, Private Duty
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Delivered updates in patient status to Registered Nurse, recording changes in medical records
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
LPN
Cascades At Riverwalk
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising Physician.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering INR tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
ADON
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss patient status, census changes, and patient complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to patient homes in order to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dixie State University
Saint George, UT05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT2018
Associate of Science - Generals
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT2014
Skills
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Attentive Customer Engagement
- Positive Professional Demeanor
- Database Administration
- Effective Communicator
- Flexible, accurate, and detail oriented
- Effective Coordination Abilities
- Collaborative Team Development
- Friendly Disposition
- Follow-Up Proficiency
- Collaborative and Independent Work Skills
- Collaborative Task Scheduling
- Comprehensive Surgical Care Management
- Nursing Education
- Professional bedside manner
Accomplishments
California Scholarship Federation Life Member
Recipient of the Price Foundation Scholarship
Volunteer Missionary 01/2009 to 06/2010 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Salt Lake City, UT
Corresponded with local and international visitors in Utah, USA
Timeline
ADON
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
03.2019 - 07.2019
Director of Nursing
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
01.2019 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Canyon Home Care And Hospice
01.2019 - 12.2020
LPN
Cascades At Riverwalk
12.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dixie State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Science - Generals
Salt Lake Community College
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