Experienced MedSurg nurse with additional leadership and management training. Passion for treating each patient as family and serving members of the community. Excellent communication skills between patients and members of interdisciplinary team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Utah Valley Specialty Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Mountain View Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2024
Worked on MedSurg, as well as floated to areas such as icu, orthopedics, mom/baby, and psych and rehab.
Communicated with members of interdisciplinary team for patients overall health.
Completed tasks such iv placements, ng tube insertion, catheter insertion and care, drain management, wound care, medication administration, patient assessments, hospice care.
Was CNC for 2 years assisting director of MedSurg, float pool, orthopedics, and patient care technicians.
Was in charge of scheduling patient care technicians, including holiday schedule.
Helped with payroll, hiring process and interviewing potential employees
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA Supervisor
PARKWAY HEALTH AND REHAB
07.2016 - 07.2017
Assisted patients in daily activities of living.
Assisted nurse in tasks such as vital signs, helping with wound care.
In charge of scheduling for CNA coworkers
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bennion Veterans Home
10.2015 - 07.2016
Assisted in residents activities of daily living.
Worked in various resident settings such as long-term care, acute rehab, memory care and hospice.
Assisted in registered nurses duties such as wound care help, and vital signs.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
AmeriTech College-Draper
Draper, UT
05.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
AmeriTech College-Draper
Draper, UT
05.2017
Skills
Medication Administration
Catheter Care
Nursing Experience
IV Therapy
Hospital Experience
EMR Systems
Tube Feeding
Compassion and empathy
Physical assessments
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
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