Monitor vital signs, behaviors, and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to providers.
Educate patients and families about mental health, diagnosis and treatment plan.
Administer medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Registered Nurse
Guthrie County Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Provided direct patient care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Documented assessments, change in condition, provider notifications and entered orders per facility guidelines.
Educated patients on diagnosis, medications, care plan and disease process.
Registered Nurse
Maggie's Place
08.2021 - 11.2021
Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain general wellness.
Monitored resident vital signs, administered medications and notified providers of concerns with behavioral and health changes.
Ordered medications from pharmacy and kept inventory on residents' supply.
Educated family on disease process of dementia and updated with change in condition.
Radiology Technologist
McFarland Clinic
09.2016 - 04.2020
Obtained and evaluated diagnostic radiology exams.
Performed phlebotomy, prepared laboratory specimens for transfer or testing, entered and finalized results.
Assistant to family physician.
Obtained vitals, reviewed medication lists and medical history, made appropriate referrals, scheduled tests, notified patients of test results, refilled prescriptions per facility guidelines.
Assisted during clinical procedures including injections, wide excisions for lesion removal, punch biopsies, and cast applications.
Removed sutures/staples and casts.
Radiology Technologist
Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons
04.2016 - 09.2016
Completed and evaluated orthopedic radiology exams.
Roomed patients by performing vitals, reviewing medication lists, and updating medical history.
Assisted during clinical procedures including injections and post-surgical care.
Radiology Technologist
McFarland Clinic Ames, IA
02.2013 - 04.2016
Produced and critiqued diagnostic radiology images.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
Obtained blood samples via venipuncture, processed samples for further analysis, and verified results.
Radiology/MRI Technologist
Southern Orthopedic Specialists
09.2005 - 10.2012
Performed orthopedic radiology exams including X-ray and MRI while ensuring images were of excellent diagnostic quality.
Reviewed MRI safety forms and verbally reviewed safety with patients.
Assisted with the application of casts, cast removal, and post-surgical care.
Radiology Technologist
Gulf Coast Medical Center
08.2005 - 06.2006
Performed radiology exams including X-ray, portable X-ray, and fluoroscopy.
Reviewed and evaluated images to determine diagnostic quality.
Followed radiation safety measures.
Used C-arm during surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Skills
Behavioral Health
Med/Surg
Family Medicine
Orthopedics
Diagnostic Imaging
MRI
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse, Iowa Board of Nursing; 164816
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification; ID 383806
Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography, Iowa Department of Public Health; RAD 103550
BLS
ACLS
Adult and Child Mandatory Reporter
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Guthrie County Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Maggie's Place
08.2021 - 11.2021
Radiology Technologist
McFarland Clinic
09.2016 - 04.2020
Radiology Technologist
Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons
04.2016 - 09.2016
Radiology Technologist
McFarland Clinic Ames, IA
02.2013 - 04.2016
Radiology/MRI Technologist
Southern Orthopedic Specialists
09.2005 - 10.2012
Radiology Technologist
Gulf Coast Medical Center
08.2005 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
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