Chastity Naftolin
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Josephs Hospital & Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, PACU, Pre-OP
Oasis Orthopedic Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Integrated Healthcare Staffing
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
RN
Plaza Healthcare
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Brightstar Home Care
03.2015 - 04.2015
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ12.2014
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Student Precepting
Licensesandinvolvement
- Registered Nurse, AZ State Board of Nursing
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
- ACLS/BLS/PALS
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Chair on SEPSIS Committee
- Preceptor for New Hire Orientation
- CAUDI/CLABSI Committee
- Emergency Nurses Association, Member
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU, Pre-OP
Oasis Orthopedic Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Josephs Hospital & Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Integrated Healthcare Staffing
04.2015 - 08.2015
RN
Plaza Healthcare
04.2015 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Brightstar Home Care
03.2015 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
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