Nurse with 2 years + of experience with healthcare, skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Utah Hospital Orthopedic Trauma Surgical Unit
09.2023 - Current
Experience working with Ortho, Traumas, Surgical, Gastrointestinal, Burn, Cardio, Oncology, and Internal Medicine Patients.
Precepted capstone students, nursing students, and new nurses.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
Registered Nurse
Saint Marks Hospital Comprehensive Medical Surgical Unit
04.2025 - Current
Comprehensive Medical Surgical Floor. Work with patients from various specialties, including Stroke, Chemotherapy, Trauma, Ortho, and Medicine.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Utah Hospital Orthopedic Trauma Surgical Unit
04.2022 - 09.2023
Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Assessed patient needs and reported any changes in condition to appropriate staff members promptly.
Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
Monitored vital signs of assigned patients according to established standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Staffers LLC
01.2021 - 04.2022
Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.
Successfully managed a 1:20 Aid to patient ratio.
Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output.
Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing Candidate
Western Governors University
Midvale, UT
12-2025
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Joyce University
Draper, Utah
08.2023
Skills
IV Insertion, Therapy, & Set-up
NG Tube Insertion
Wound Care
Patient Assessment & Triage
Clinical Thinking & Decision Making
Leadership
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
EMR systems
Telemetry monitoring
Precepting
Team coordination
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Accomplishments
1-year Nurse Residency with UoU
BLS certified
Nominated for the Busy Bee award through coworkers and management.
EKG class
Certification
BLS
EKG Course
Registered Nurse License
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Marks Hospital Comprehensive Medical Surgical Unit
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Utah Hospital Orthopedic Trauma Surgical Unit
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Utah Hospital Orthopedic Trauma Surgical Unit
Registered Nurse at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center: Level 1 Trauma Center. Surgical Trauma/Neuro Intensive Care UnitRegistered Nurse at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center: Level 1 Trauma Center. Surgical Trauma/Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse at University of Kentucky Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care UnitRegistered Nurse at University of Kentucky Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit