Highly accomplished Registered Nurse with an impressive 9-year track record in emergency services, patient care, and dynamic team leadership. Unyielding passion for driving exceptional outcomes across diverse patient populations. Committed to delivering unparalleled quality care within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Epic Charting System
Managed up to 2 patients in ICU
Level II Trauma Center.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
Alamogordo, NM
06.2023 - 06.2024
Experience with post cardio-respiratory arrest, NSTEMI/STEMI pre/post cath, DKA/HHS, stroke, sepsis, drug overdose, seizure, hypertensive emergency, arrhythmias, shock, respiratory failure, temporary transvenous pacing, post bariatric surgery, intra-aortic balloon pump, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, and lobectomy.
Experience with young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Worked in ICU mainly, floated to sister unit PCU as needed.
Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Cerner Charting System
Managed up to 2 patients in ICU and 4 patients in PCU
Level III Trauma Center
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hospital of Providence
El Paso, TX
04.2023 - 06.2023
Experience with trauma, cardiac/respiratory arrest, drug overdose, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI/NSTEMI patients
Experience with geriatric, adult, young adult, and pediatric patients
Precepting nursing students in final semester of nursing school
Floor and interfacility transfers to higher level of care
Manage trauma and ICU patients
Cerner Charting System
Managed up to 4 patients
Level IV Trauma Center
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Anders Group (Hospital of Providence)
El Paso, TX
01.2023 - 04.2023
Worked as a travel nurse for 8 weeks
Experience with trauma, cardiac/respiratory arrest, drug overdose, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI/NSTEMI patients
Experience with geriatric, adult, young adult, and pediatric patients
Precepting nursing students in final semester of nursing school
Floor and interfacility transfers to higher level of care
Manage trauma and ICU patients
Cerner Charting System
Managed up to 4 patients
Level IV Trauma Center
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
Alamogordo, NM
11.2019 - 01.2023
Experience with trauma, cardiac/respiratory arrest, drug overdose, stroke, hyper/hypoglycemia, sepsis, and STEMI/NSTEMI
Experience with geriatric, adult, young adult, and pediatric patients
Worked as both night charge and day charge
Precepted and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Coordinated and performed patient transfers
Organized and delegated tasks during high-pressure code situations
Epic Charting System
Managed up to 6 patients
Level III Trauma Center
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
INOVA
Fairfax, VA
05.2018 - 10.2019
Experience with orthopedics, renal, liver, and pancreas transplants, infectious diseases, pain management, including sickle cell crisis, and pre- and post-surgical patients
Experience with adult and geriatric patients
Night charge for 2 different units; 10 beds and 20 beds respectively
Precepted and oriented new graduates to the unit
Super user for central line dressing changes
Code Blue committee member for the unit
Excellent communication between interdisciplinary teams
Epic Charting System
Managing up to six patients
Level I Trauma Center
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
07.2015 - 10.2016
Experience with trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, drug overdose, seizures, stroke, hyper/hypoglycemia, cerebral hemorrhage, sepsis, abdominal aortic aneurysms and myocardial infarctions
Experience with geriatric, adult, young adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients
Triage patients, obtain medical and surgical history, full body assessment with focused assessments
Educate patients with new or previous diagnosed conditions, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions
Set up and assisted with sterile and non-sterile procedures such as, lumbar puncture, intubation, incision and drain abscesses and other wounds, cardioversion, conscious sedations, reducing fractures and removing stitches/staples
Volunteered with the Emergency Department at RAF Lakenheath in the U.K. through American Red Cross for a total of 1056 hours over the course of 12 months from January 2017 to December 2017
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