Danielle Patten
Abrazo West Campus-Tenet Healthcare
Litchfield Park,AZ
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience , 18+ years, coordinating complex care for critically ill and procedural patients. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, fast response to changes in condition, and safe medication administration. Committed to patient education, advocacy, and smooth post-procedure recovery.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU
6 Years 8 Months- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions using evidence-based clinical judgment.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring responses and documenting updates in electronic health records.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions across acute care settings.
- Administered medications and monitored responses, documenting changes in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with physicians, therapists, and case management teams.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
5 Years- Monitored hemodynamic data during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Prepared patients for procedures with focused assessments, education, and consent verification.
- Assisted physicians with scrub, circulate, and monitor duties during cardiac interventions.
- Administered medications and moderate sedation while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
8 Years 8 Months- Assessed critically ill patients and adjusted care plans based on ICU monitoring data.
- Coordinated ventilator support, medication administration, and hemodynamic stabilization for complex cases.
- Documented patient status, interventions, and responses in electronic health records with accuracy.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and care teams to implement treatment priorities.
- Educated families on ICU procedures, progress updates, and discharge preparation requirements.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Diploma - Medical Office Administration
Skills
IV medication administration
Medication management
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education
Family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Bedside manner
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU
Abrazo West Campus-Tenet Healthcare
02.2020 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Abrazo West Campus
10.2015 - 10.2020Read More
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Abrazo West Campus
02.2009 - 10.2017Read More
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
Diploma from Nursing
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Georgian College
Diploma from Medical Office Administration
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