Organized, attentive, and self-motivated Registered Nurse with 20+ years of healthcare experience in various units and settings of major metropolitan hospitals and clinics. Works collaboratively with physicians, surgeons, other nurses, and a host of supportive healthcare providers and agencies for total and complete nursing care. Superb assessment, organizational, and administrative skills.
Thorough, attentive, and detail-oriented in all nursing functions serving patients of all ages and those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Adept in instructing patients and family members on treatment plans and programs.
Easily perform multiple tasks at once and remain calm in stressful and/or challenging situations. Proficient in usage of MS Office Word, Windows Programs, and EMR (EPIC, ECW, and Meditech)
Established reputation for quality, exactness, and satisfaction. Equipped with the nursing talent required to make an immediate contribution as a Registered Nurse at a major hospital, clinic, or healthcare agency.
Work History
Registered Nurse
Comcentric Staffing
04.2021 - 10.2022
Served as a contract employee for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmemt, and COVID Check Colorado at various work sites throughout the state of Colorado
Drawing up of COVID vaccines as per manufacturer's guidelines
Administration of Covid vaccine to Adults, teens, and pediatric patients as per manufacturer and professional guidelines
Monitoring of patients post vaccine administration for adverse reactions
Administration of testing of patients for the COVID-19 Virus.
Registered Nurse - Family Practice
HealthOne - Swedish Family Medicine
07.2019 - 08.2020
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and compassionate nursing care in a family practice setting.
Served as a patient advocate and educator
Provided health teaching and health education to patients and/or their families
Assisted physicians with office procedures
Administered injections, immunizations, and other medications as ordered by physicians
Frequent correspondence with patients about various aspects of healthcare
Triage of patients either in person or via telephone and implementation of proper course of action in accordance with established protocol/guideline or in consultation with provider.
Conducted telephone calls backs to patients requiring follow-up care.
Ensured quality patient care throughout clinic; monitored charts for precise documentation.
Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to preferred pharmacies and assisting with application and processing of medical assistance through pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers.
Registered Nurse - Telehealth Nurse Advice
Kaiser Permanente Colorado
05.2017 - 07.2019
Triaged patients via telephone and implemented proper course of action in accordance with established protocol/guideline or in consultation with provider
Conducted telephone calls backs to patients requiring follow-up care
Evaluated emergency situations and initiated appropriate nursing interventions
Provided health teaching and health counseling to patients and/or their families
Provided therapy and treatment that is supportive and restorative to life and well being either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation with, delegation to (per Colorado State Board of Nursing rules and regulations for delegation), supervision of, or teaching others
Referred to medical or community agencies those patients who need further treatment, evaluation, or assistance
Reviewed and monitored therapy and treatment patient plans
Facilitated the coordination and integration of care between health care services; managed varying populations of patients to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources
Leads health care team by influence and role modeling integrated effective nursing practice, service, innovation and providing outstanding support for physician practices.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
08.2013 - 09.2014
Provided care to the pre and post-operative patients undergoing treatments, operative procedures, and interventions for fertility
Helped in preparing patients for surgery by providing pre-operative and post-operative care and instructions
Implemented nursing care plan and maintained patient's medical record
Interpreted and implemented physician's orders, obtained signatures on consents, reviewed lab values, and EKG’s.
Evaluated patient's condition, provided patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time
Assessed and documented patients' medical histories, including allergies, medication history, and other assessment parameters, per policy
Assessed and evaluated patient condition pre and post operatively
Monitored and communicated to physician and anesthesia personnel any changes in patient status
Administered to the assessment of physical, pain and emotional needs of patients
Provided assessment of physical, mental, pain and psychosocial health status of the patient.
Provided emotional support to patients during their postoperative experience, creating a positive atmosphere that facilitated smooth recoveries.
Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
St. Joseph Hospital
11.2008 - 02.2013
Provided total nursing care and medical management of assigned patients in a variety of units and settings to include Telemetry, Cardiac Specialty Units, Medical-Surgical, Postpartum (Mother/Baby) Care, Oncology, OB/GYN, ICU, CCU, Pre and Post Procedural Care, and Geriatrics
Provided care to patients in the Pre-Operative assessment clinic.
Conducted pre-operative phone interviews, assessments and gathered health histories for pre-operative patients
Provided in depth pre-operative teaching for patients having open heart surgeries and other extensive cardiac procedures
Worked as a mentor and preceptor for new graduate nurses and nursing students in the clinical setting.
Upheld ethical standards in nursing practice by maintaining patient confidentiality, obtaining informed consent before invasive procedures, and advocating for patient autonomy.
Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
Maintained competency in diverse clinical settings by regularly floating between units, adapting quickly to unique patient populations and environments.
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Swedish Medical Center
06.2006 - 11.2008
Provided total nursing care and medical management of assigned patients on a busy Medical-Surgical unit
Administered treatments and care programs for patients pre and post-operatively
Extensive experience with pain management via epidural pain management systems
Provided specialized care to patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Worked closely with medical staff and specialists as part of a multidisciplinary team providing quality healthcare services.
Closely monitored post-operative patients for complications or unusual symptoms.
Managed complex medical-surgical cases, prioritizing tasks efficiently to provide the highest level of care possible.
Skills
Documentation and Charting
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and Empathy
Care Planning
Patient Management
Telemetry monitoring
Family Education
Nursing staff leadership
Precepting
EMR Systems
Complex Problem-Solving
Intake and discharge
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
Insulin medication assistance
Procedure preparations
Diabetes and nutrition education
EMR / EHR
Appointment Scheduling
Call triaging
Telephonic triage
Remote patient monitoring
Nursing Informatics
Patient Communication
Patient Instruction
Resource Utilization
Health Incident Triage
Medical terminology knowledge
Healthcare Software Proficiency
Clinical assessment
Certificationsandskills
BLS
ACLS
Telemetry
Familiar and comfortable working with multiple EMR Systems
Completed a multi-facility sponsored Labor and Delivery nursing didactics course in February-March 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital Denver, earned 57 CE credits.
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