Charisa Doherty
Eagle River,USA
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of experience in nursing, including 4 years of emergency nursing and triage, serving as an integral part of a level III trauma center emergency department in a hospital that covers a vast 23,000 square mile area. Demonstrating the ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations, bringing a polished demeanor and effectively handle difficult personalities while maintaining professionalism. Strength lies in cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other stakeholders through exceptional communication skills, efficient time management, and comprehensive patient education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Emergency room nurse serving the population from Fairbanks to Anchorage
- Emergency room nurse serving the population from Fairbanks to Anchorage
- Trained trauma nurse with TNCC, pediatric trauma nurse with ENPC, and triage nurse
- Emergency room nurse serving the population from Fairbanks to Anchorage
Circulating Nurse
Moore Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Circulating nurse to 18 room OR with specialties including Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Urology, ENT, General, Plastics, Neurology, Spine, Robotics and Vascular surgeries
- Care including immediately pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and immediately post-operatively
Perioperative and Office Nurse
Medical Arts Surgery Suite
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsibilities included consulting patients, admitting patients to outpatient surgical procedures, pre-operative care, intra-operative care as circulating nurse, and care in PACU
- Follow up care in office post-operatively also provided
Perioperative Nurse
Nurse Registry
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Perioperative nurse assisting surgical facilities in Bay area with nursing staffing needs
- Served as pre-operative and PACU RN
- Surgeries included plastic surgery, endoscopy, pain procedures, cardiac catheterization, and orthopedic procedures
Charge Nurse, Floor Nurse, Wound Care Nurse
Grant Cuesta Sub-acute Rehab
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Served in capacities of charge nurse, floor nurse and wound care nurse to patients with needs including but not limited to orthopedic fracture recovery, post-operative complications, post trauma and intensive care admissions, CHF rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac recovery, stroke recovery, wound vac care, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, ventilator care, pain management, psychiatric treatment, infections requiring IV antibiotics and intensive wound care
Education
Masters of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Alaska
05.2025
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapiolani Community College
05.2013
Bachelor's of Arts - Spanish
University of Hawaii at Manoa
05.2009
Volunteer Community Service Activities
- 2021-current, Parent Volunteer with Ravenwood Elementary school, guiding various activities and groups for grades kindergarten through 5th grade.
- 2020, Junior League of Moore County: essential part of team spearheading project to support teens at risk in transition between foster care and half-way homes in Moore County, North Carolina.
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, current
- ACLS, American Heart Association, current
- PALS, American Heart Association, current
Exceptional Achievements
- Proficiency in Spanish language
- Participation and eligibility for several honors societies undergraduate to graduate level
- Nacho Average Nurse Award 2022 Mat-su Regional Medical Center
Licenses
Alaska RN license, 177449, 11/30/26
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, FNP-S
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Circulating Nurse
Moore Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2021
Perioperative and Office Nurse
Medical Arts Surgery Suite
09.2015 - 03.2017
Perioperative Nurse
Nurse Registry
03.2015 - 03.2017
Charge Nurse, Floor Nurse, Wound Care Nurse
Grant Cuesta Sub-acute Rehab
03.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapiolani Community College
Bachelor's of Arts - Spanish
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Masters of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Alaska