Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Danielle Mueller

Sparks,NV
Danielle Mueller

Summary

Enthusiastic nursing student eager to contribute to team success through dedication, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of expectations, goal oriented, and motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the field of nursing. Hardworking and passionate, reliable employee offering exceptional communication skills and good judgement. Look forward to helping the team achieve company goals!

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Of Veterans Affairs
Reno, NV

Medical Instrument Technician
10.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained consistent work environment, overseeing intricate daily tasks such as scope maintenance and infection control with minimal supervision.
  • Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity.
  • Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, on-call, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Performed endoscopic/bronchoscopy procedures with collection of pathology specimens.
  • Created several nursing templates including coding and prep instructions for procedures.

Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV

CNA
10.2006 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • CNA work in both long term rehabilitation facilities, endoscopy, and Pediatrics/PICU.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals, monitored I/O’s, and weights.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Sunrise Assisted Living
Fair Oaks, CA

Lead Caregiver
11.2005 - 09.2006

Job overview

  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.

Education

Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA

Bachelor Of Science from Nursing
02.2024

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV

Associate Of Arts And Sciences from Psychology
05.2013

University Overview

I did not complete all requirements for this degree.

Bella Vista High School
Fair Oaks, CA

High School Diploma from General Education
06.2005

Skills

  • Nursing Assistance-geriatrics, psych, pediatrics, and outpatient services
  • Instrument Reassembly
  • Process Improvement
  • Endoscopic Equipment
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • CPT Coding, ICD-10 Coding
  • Creative Thinking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Specimen Labeling and Collection
  • Patient Flow- both inpatient and outpatient services
  • Routine Cleaning

Accomplishments

Participated and contributed in a Rapid Process Improvement Workshop (RPIW), regarding flow improvement for the Renown pediatric infusion clinic. This workshop was a week long event and consisted of working with other team members from different departments to collaborate and find a solution for barriers impeding on efficiency in the clinic.


Participated in two Quality Improvement workshops (RQI), one regarding pathology specimens, and another regarding the evaluation and effectiveness of the Endoscopy Unit at the VA.


Yellow belt completion and certification through Department of Veteran Affairs.

Timeline

Medical Instrument Technician

Department Of Veterans Affairs
10.2015 - Current

CNA

Renown Regional Medical Center
10.2006 - 09.2015

Lead Caregiver

Sunrise Assisted Living
11.2005 - 09.2006

Unitek College - Fremont

Bachelor Of Science from Nursing

Truckee Meadows Community College

Associate Of Arts And Sciences from Psychology

Bella Vista High School

High School Diploma from General Education
Danielle Mueller