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Work History
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Core Competencies
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Courtney Tennant

Littleton,CO

Summary

Compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurse and emerging Clinical Nurse Leader with strong experience in oncology, acute care, charge nurse operations, and patient safety. Currently practicing at Sky Ridge Medical Center, recognized for calm, decisive communication and the ability to support staff through high-acuity, rapidly changing situations. Serves as the unit’s Sepsis Champion and Fall Prevention Champion, leading initiatives that improve quality metrics, safety compliance, and patient outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN) / Charge Nurse

Sky Ridge Medical Center
Lone Tree, CO
02.2024 - Current
  • Sepsis Champion: Conduct audits, educate staff, and lead initiatives to improve early sepsis recognition and bundle compliance.
  • Fall Champion: Lead fall-prevention rounding, reinforce safety protocols, and support fall-reduction strategies.
  • Coordinate patient assignments, staff workflows, and resource allocation during high-acuity shifts.
  • Serve as primary on-shift clinical resource for new graduates, float nurses, and ancillary staff.
  • Support rapid response and Code Blue interventions with strong situational awareness and timely escalation.
  • Manage throughput including admissions, discharges, and transfers for safe and efficient patient flow.
  • Provide evidence-based oncology and med-surg care, including chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration.
  • Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor for clinical deterioration, and communicate changes promptly.
  • Deliver clear patient and family education during complex treatment courses.
  • Maintain excellent adherence to safety policies, medication standards, and documentation accuracy.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
  • Administered comprehensive patient assessments to identify health needs and develop individualized care plans.

Nurse Extern

Swedish Medical Center & Sky Ridge Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Supported RNs with vitals, blood sugars, wound care, ADLs, and patient monitoring.
  • Assisted with admissions, discharges, lab draws, and documentation.
  • Gained extensive experience in oncology, post-op recovery, orthopedics, and med-surg nursing.
  • Developed strong foundations in communication, time management, and patient safety.
  • Recognized for professionalism, reliability, and eagerness to learn.

Licensed Esthetician

Human Universal Health Institute
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Performed medical-grade skincare including microneedling, chemical peels, and laser services.
  • Developed individualized care plans to support oncology patients experiencing treatment-related skin changes.
  • Maintained HIPAA compliance, sterile technique, and detailed clinical documentation.

Owner / Senior Esthetician & Laser Technician

Rustic Rose Beauty Bar
Denver, CO
01.2006 - 01.2020
  • Founded, owned, and operated a successful esthetics and laser business for 14 years
  • Created and enforced safety protocols, infection control standards, and treatment workflows.
  • Managed all hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance development.
  • Collaborated with dermatologists to co-manage acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, and post-surgical scarring.
  • Oversaw finances, inventory, vendor relations, marketing, and overall business strategy.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Denver, CO
12.2025

Skills

  • EMR/EHR: Epic, Meditech, Cerner
  • Clinical Tools: Pyxis, Alaris Pumps, Philips Monitoring
  • Software: Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom
  • Calm under pressure
  • Excellent communication & professionalism
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Team-oriented leadership
  • Flexible and solutions-focused

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – Colorado (Issued Feb 2025)
  • ONS Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Certified
  • ACLS – American Heart Association
  • BLS – American Heart Association
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Licensed Esthetician
  • Certified Laser Technician
  • Microneedling, Microdermabrasion & Chemical Peel Certifications

Core Competencies

  • Charge Nurse Leadership & Delegation
  • Workflow Optimization & Bed Flow Management
  • Sepsis Early Detection & SEP-1 Compliance (Sepsis Champion)
  • Fall Prevention Strategy & Protocol Execution (Fall Champion)
  • Patient Assessment & Critical Thinking
  • Rapid Response & Deterioration Recognition
  • New Grad Mentorship & Precepting
  • Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
  • EMR Documentation Accuracy
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Professional Communication

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN) / Charge Nurse

Sky Ridge Medical Center
02.2024 - Current

Nurse Extern

Swedish Medical Center & Sky Ridge Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2024

Licensed Esthetician

Human Universal Health Institute
01.2020 - 01.2023

Owner / Senior Esthetician & Laser Technician

Rustic Rose Beauty Bar
01.2006 - 01.2020

Associate Degree - Nursing

Arapahoe Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Courtney Tennant