Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadershippositions
Healthcarecertificates
Awards
Community Service
Certification
Timeline
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Callie Zirbel

Scottsdale,Arizona

Summary

A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a career history in direct patient care, evidence-based education and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with staff, patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Banner Gateway Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical oncology unit, providing direct care, administering antineoplastic therapies, closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions, and continuously educating patients, family member, and caregivers to improve patient outcomes.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices and proper infection prevention for immunocompromised patients.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • 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.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Hearing Screener

Mednax
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Ensured timely completion of all required documentation, facilitating smooth transitions between healthcare providers.
  • Improved newborn hearing screenings by efficiently administering tests and accurately recording results.
  • Works directly with nursing staff, patients and parents to communicate relevance of hearing screening and next steps for early intervention to support positive outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and clear communication during the screening process.
  • Assisted in training new team members, fostering a collaborative work environment and consistent quality of care.

Production/Shipping

Tulliani Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment through excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Youth Tennis Coach

Kurt Warner
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Established positive relationships with parents, addressing concerns and providing updates on progress.
  • Fostered sportsmanship among players through effective communication of rules, expectations, and fair play principles.
  • Built strong rapport with students, instilling self-confidence that translated into increased motivation during practices and matches.

Warehouse

Scottsdale Unified School District
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Reduced product damages with proper handling techniques and training for warehouse staff.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, contributing to the development of new strategies for warehouse efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address supply chain issues, improving overall operations.
  • Ensured accurate inventory counts through regular audits and meticulous recordkeeping.

Education

MSN-FNP -

Walden University
Phoenix, Arizona
02.2026

BSN -

Aspen University
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2022

Associates in Arts -

Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.2019

Biology -

Northern Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona
01.2018

Desert Mountain High School
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.2016

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Clinical judgment
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Assessment
  • Lab result interpretation
  • EMR / EHR
  • Precepting

Leadershippositions

  • Tennis Team Captain, Desert Mountain High School, 2014, 2016
  • Squad Leader, Marching Band, Desert Mountain High School, 2014, 2016

Healthcarecertificates

  • Antineoplastic Administration (Banner Health), 2022, Present
  • Citi Training, 2024, Present
  • Preceptor (Banner Health), 2023, Present
  • CPR (renewed), 2024
  • CNA, 2018
  • Level One Fingerprint Card, 2018

Awards

  • Scottsdale Community College: Honors List, 2019
  • Northern Arizona University Honors Program, 2016, 2017

Community Service

  • Girl Scouts of America, K, 2011
  • Boy Scouts of America: Venture Scouts, 2013, 2015

Certification

  • Clinical Investigator & Staff/ Investigational Drug, CITI Program - 2024
  • Resuscitation Quality Improvement (BLS/RQI), Banner Health-2024
  • Antineoplastic Therapy Administrations, Banner Health - 2022 to Present
  • Preceptor, Banner Health - 2023 to Present

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Banner Gateway Medical Center
05.2022 - Current

Hearing Screener

Mednax
10.2019 - 07.2021

Production/Shipping

Tulliani Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016

Youth Tennis Coach

Kurt Warner
01.2014 - 01.2016

Warehouse

Scottsdale Unified School District
01.2013 - 01.2015

MSN-FNP -

Walden University

BSN -

Aspen University

Associates in Arts -

Scottsdale Community College

Biology -

Northern Arizona

Desert Mountain High School
Callie Zirbel