Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in critical care. Known for strong leadership and attention to detail, successfully contributing to multidisciplinary teams and improving patient safety protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Level One Trauma ICU
OHSU
Portland, Oregon
03.2014 - Current
Provided direct patient care in high-pressure trauma ICU environment.
Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions involving life-saving measures in emergency situations.
Reported any changes in patients' condition to the physician on duty.
Reported any changes in patients' condition to the physician on duty.
Facilitated multidisciplinary communication regarding patient condition and care to enhance collaborative treatment.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to uphold and promote best practices within the unit.
Ensured appropriate allocation of patient assignments to maximize quality of care. and ensured quality care delivery.
Provided support to healthcare team in delivering patient-centered care.
Mentored nursing students to develop essential clinical competencies and prepare them for real-world patient care. to enhance their clinical competencies.
Registered Nurse, Level 1 Trauma ICU
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Fairfax, Virginia
08.2006 - 11.2013
Provided direct patient care in a Trauma ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans.
Provided direct patient care in high-pressure trauma ICU environment.
Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions continuously.
Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies effectively.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety standards.
Assisted in emergency procedures during critical situations with urgency.
Led nursing team in Trauma ICU, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.
Responded to trauma cases, providing immediate assessment and intervention in emergency situations.
Guided new nursing staff through orientation and training, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge.
Registered Nurse Level 1 Trauma ICU
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California
09.2002 - 08.2006
Provided direct patient care in a Trauma ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans.
Provided direct patient care in high-pressure trauma ICU environment.
Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions involving life-saving measures in emergency situations.
Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies effectively.
Administered medications via intravenous push or continuous infusion pumps.
Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
Helped coordinate discharge planning activities for patients leaving the unit after stabilization from trauma-related injuries.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California
09.2001 - 09.2002
Assisted in post-operative care and rehabilitation of orthopedic patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on recovery processes and discharge instructions.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team.
Managed patient care as charge nurse, overseeing daily operations and staff assignments.
Registered Nurse, Trauma ICU at Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan MercyRegistered Nurse, Trauma ICU at Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy