Courtney Rauenzahn
Peyton,CO
Summary
Patient-focused and team oriented registered nurse seeking a position as a new graduate nurse. Providing 20 years of healthcare experience. Promotes superior time-management skills and exemplary in direct patient care. Eager to expand my education while providing quality patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Pikes Peak State College 750 Clinical Hours
Colorado Springs , CO
2023.01 - Current
- Fundamentals 90 hours
- Pediatrics/Obstetrics 90 hours
- Medical/Surgical 148.5 hours
- Psychiatric 58.5 hours
- Advanced Medical/Surgical 135 hours
- Critical Care 121.5 hours
- Transition to Professional Nursing 108 hours
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, to include medication administration and other treatments.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or clinical instructor.
Nursing Tutor
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs , CO
2023.08 - 2024.12
- Facilitated discussions among students about challenging concepts presented during lecture sessions.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students.
- Worked with students to ensure comprehensive success.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth Memorial North Medical/Surgical Unit
Colorado Springs , CO
2009.09 - 2024.01
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs: BP, HR, RR, temperature and recorded intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Certifed Nursing Assistant
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Perioperative Services
Colorado Springs , CO
2016.05 - 2019.05
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Assisted nurses with preparing patients for discharge following a successful operation.
- Cleaned medical equipment and set up peri-operative rooms for future patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Unit
Colorado Springs , CO
2003.09 - 2009.09
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming, and ambulation.
- Assisted with vital signs: BP, HR, pulse, temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO2025-05
Associate of Science - Associate of Science in Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs12.2023
Associates of General Studies -
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2014
Skills
- Collaboration of patient care with interdisciplinary team
- Accurately assess and trend vital signs
- Proficient in navigating EPIC EHR- 11 years of experience
- Service recovery and patient relations
- Care Plan Management and implementation
- Dedicated and driven
- Compassionate
Affiliations
- 4 years of precepting for Medical/Surgical North
- Nursing tutor for Pikes Peak State College
- Member of Student Nurse Council
- Nurse Pinning Committee for Pikes Peak State College
Certification
- Registered Nurse License- RN.1694594
- Certified Nursing Assistant- NA.00706134
- AHA Basic Life Support-235418173037
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification- 2023-current
Accomplishments
- President's List: Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Summer 2023
- Dean's List: Summer 2022
- Celebrating You Award 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Tutor
Pikes Peak State College
2023.08 - 2024.12
Nursing Student
Pikes Peak State College 750 Clinical Hours
2023.01 - Current
Certifed Nursing Assistant
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Perioperative Services
2016.05 - 2019.05
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth Memorial North Medical/Surgical Unit
2009.09 - 2024.01
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Unit
2003.09 - 2009.09
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Associate of Science - Associate of Science in Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Associates of General Studies -
Pikes Peak Community College
- Registered Nurse License- RN.1694594
- Certified Nursing Assistant- NA.00706134
- AHA Basic Life Support-235418173037
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification- 2023-current
Similar Profiles
Judith ZongoJudith Zongo
Learning Common Administrative Assistant Supervisor at PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGELearning Common Administrative Assistant Supervisor at PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE
Arielle MoralesArielle Morales
Engineering Methodologies Lab Assistant at Pikes Peak State CollegeEngineering Methodologies Lab Assistant at Pikes Peak State College
Haley Dove ClynchHaley Dove Clynch
VA Work Study at Pikes Peak State CollegeVA Work Study at Pikes Peak State College