Seasoned nursing professional with 27 years of experience offering proven clinical knowledge in multiple areas, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
RN PACU
The Everett Clinic
10.2019 - Current
Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with ASC policies and maintaining situational awareness.
Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 18 patients on average in both pre-operative and post-operative Phase 1 and Phase 2 setting. Included surgical and GI endoscopy patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions prior to discharge home.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
The Everett Clinic
07.2014 - 10.2019
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
Administered chemotherapeutic agents, Immunotherapy and Iron infusions via peripheral IV, implanted ports and PICC lines after obtaining access.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN - Critical Care
Providence Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 09.2014
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care and outcomes.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vitals.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Medical-Surgical RN
Providence Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 06.2005
Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.