Danielle Drumm
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse BSN with solid background in emergency care, high-stress settings and patient management. Consistently provided critical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stability and positive outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in rapid assessment and collaborative problem-solving. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to collaborative success with a high career drive to learn more skilled procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Managed a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications and blood products to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from emergency care to specialized departments.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
- Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
- Ensured patient safety and reduced incidents of infection with strict adherence to hygiene protocols.
- Provided critical support in mass casualty incidents, demonstrating ability to perform under pressure.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Maintenance and part replacements on the chemistry analyzers
- Performed over 100 specimen tests on average per shift
- Performing tests on sputum, urine, stool, swab, cultures, and blood specimens
- Performed routine daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on analyzers
- Adding fluids, diluents, and reagents
- Performing venous and capillary puncture specimen collections
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Managed sample collection and processing, maintaining accuracy in specimen handling.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring consistent accuracy in laboratory outputs.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues related to sample preparation or equipment malfunctions.
- Work in hematology, microbiology, serology, and chemistry
- Unity and Paragon Systems
- Conducted laboratory tests to assist in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Prepared and processed specimens for analysis using automated equipment and manual techniques.
- Maintained laboratory inventory, ensuring availability of essential supplies and reagents.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Collaborated with medical staff to communicate findings and support patient care decisions.
- Trained new staff on laboratory protocols, promoting adherence to safety standards and procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new laboratory assistants, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations during all phases of specimen handling and reporting processes.
Certified phlebotomist and EKG
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Blood Composition
- Performing EKGs on patients
- Performed venipuncture and capillary collections with precision and care.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Order of Draw
- Venipuncture and Urinalysis Procedures
- Specimen Labeling and Transport
- Maintained accurate patient records and laboratory documentation.
- Trained and mentored junior phlebotomists in best practices and techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels of phlebotomy supplies to ensure availability.
- Managed patient interactions with empathy, ensuring comfort during procedures.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance checks, ensuring all devices were in proper working order for optimal patient care.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Schuylab System
- Ontime 360
- Resolving Problem Specimens
- Scheduling specimen pick ups with quest diagnostics and labcorp
- Checking Requisitions
- Adhering to the strict time oriented daily checklist
- Vibrant America Draw Kits and Assembly
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between shifts by maintaining clear and accurate shift notes, communicating any pertinent information to colleagues.
- Promoted patient safety by verifying identification, labeling samples correctly, and cross-checking information with requisition forms.
- Consistently met quotas for daily blood draw volume while maintaining high standards for puncture success rates.
- Infant venous blood draws
Certified Phlebotomist/Front Desk Office Manager
Pacific Medical Laboratory
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Order of Draw
- Venipuncture and Urinalysis Procedures
- Schuylab System
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of specimens and ensured proper labeling for laboratory processing.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve testing accuracy.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring reliability and adherence to safety regulations in lab operations.
- Increased laboratory efficiency by processing and organizing specimens in a timely manner.
- Assisted with training new phlebotomists, sharing best practices, and providing guidance on technique improvement.
- Aided in maintaining inventory levels of phlebotomy supplies, ensuring ample stock was available for uninterrupted services
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Solving patients' concerns and problems
- Open door policy for all employees
- Held small staff meetings for questions and training purposes
- Vibrant America Draw Kits and Assembly
- Made sure all the correct tests and personal patient information are released to the appropriate Physicians
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, increasing productivity by optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed training programs for new staff, fostering knowledge transfer and skill development across departments.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and services for daily operations.
- Implemented new filing system, improving document retrieval speed and organization for the team.
- Trained junior staff on office procedures, fostering a collaborative environment and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinated scheduling for executive meetings, optimizing time management and resource allocation.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
RADT/CADC I
New Perspective Recovery
08.2018 - 02.2020
- CIWA/COWS Withdrawal Assessments
- Patient Care
- KIPU Systems
- Medication observation and logs
- Inputting Medication directions, count and doctor’s orders
- Q15/30 minute round logs
- Medical Assessments
- Ordering Medication per M.D.
- Group Facilitation
- Cleaning and Cooking
- Individual Counseling
- Group noting
- Biopsychosocial Reports
- Submitting patient reports and assessments to insurance companies
- Communicating with insurance companies
- Creating ingenuity groups
- Completing Shift Reports, Patient Notes, and Medication Counts before leaving the premises
RADT
Lake Street
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Measured vital signs, assess withdrawal symptoms, CIWA, COWS, contacting doctor with any concerns
- Medication changes, KIPU Health Systems
- Collected supervised urinalysis samples and prepared them accordingly for lab pick up
- Recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records system
- Handled patient inquiries and requests
- Group facilitation
- Group and medical noting
- Individual counseling
- Patient care
- Patient transportation
- Maintaining a clean and sterile work environment
CNA
Glen Burnie Home Health
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Home Health care aide to the mentally disabled and elderly
- Assessing patients and logging vitals
- Bathing, moving, feeding patients
- Cooking for patients
- Cleaning and replacing soiled linen
- PPE
- Dispensing medication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT12-2024
Associates of Science - Pre-Health
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2020
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Universal Schools & Colleges of Health And Human Services
Anaheim, CA02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Largo Community College
Largo, MD03.2012
Skills
Resourceful and detailed oriented, skilled with problem solving and multitasking
Confident and concise communicator, works well under pressure
Natural ability to engage, establish rapport, maintain professionalism and develop strong relationships
Experienced in KIPU Health Systems, Allscripts and Paragon Systems
Well versed in HIPAA and OSHA standards
Vitals management and patient assessments for all body systems
BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS/TNCC
Medication observation and administration
EHR/EMR/electronic charting proficiency
Variety of venous and capillary puncture and intravenous catheter insertion techniques
Oxygen Administration (Hi-flow/NC/Oxymask/face mask/aerosol/non-rebreather/CiPap/BiPap)
Proficiency in triage
Wound Care and wound debridement
Universal Infection Control
OSHA/HIPAA
Health & Safety Protocols
EKG interpretation
Medication administration (IV/drip/central lines/PICC/IM/subcutaneous)
Invasive procedures and management
Certification
ACLS,BLS/CPR Certification, American Heart Association, NRP, PALS, NIHSS certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2025
Certified phlebotomist and EKG
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Phlebotomist/Front Desk Office Manager
Pacific Medical Laboratory
05.2020 - 01.2021
RADT/CADC I
New Perspective Recovery
08.2018 - 02.2020
RADT
Lake Street
02.2018 - 08.2018
CNA
Glen Burnie Home Health
05.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Associates of Science - Pre-Health
Golden West College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Universal Schools & Colleges of Health And Human Services
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Largo Community College
Honors List with a 3.8 overall GPA
I worked full-time in healthcare while going to school full-time and achieving a spot on the honors list