David Sion
South Ogden, UT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Works well with diverse patient populations. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology Infusion
Huntsman Cancer Institute
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other intravenous medications.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
University Of Utah
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients as part of hospital code/rapid response team
- Provide skilled trauma care to critically injured patients
- Safe administration of vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy, sedation medication, and narcotics
- Assess and manage various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Registered Nurse - Burn ICU
University Of Utah
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for pediatric, adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked as part of a medical team to assist in mechanical debridement and bandaging of wounds of critically injured or ill patients
- Managed pain regimen during wound care of critically injured and ill patients
- Implemented burn fluid resuscitation protocols especially for patients with burns greater than 20 percent burn surface area
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Health Care Aide - Burn ICU
University Of Utah
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Worked as part of a medical team to assist in mechanical debridement and bandaging of wounds of critically injured or ill patients
- Skilled placement of wound vacuum-assisted closing devices
- Obtained patient vital signs and blood sugars to be provided to registered nurse
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility
- Worked as part of team healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2015
Skills
- Code/Rapid Response Team
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Moderate Sedation
- Invasive Hemodynamic Device Monitoring
- Basic 12 Lead
- IV Placement
- Wound Care Management
- Fluid Resuscitation Protocols
Accomplishments
- Nominated for 2021 University of Utah Patient Promise Award
- Nominated for 2022 University of Utah Patient Promise Award
- Recipient of "The Feather" from the Norther Plains Reservation as an expression of appreciation for service to a member of that community
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Safe Sedation Training (SST)
References
Shane Gardner
Nurse Manager
Huntsman Cancer Institute
(801) 819-9664
shane.gardner@hci.utah.edu
Brittany Putnam
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
University of Utah Farmington Health Center
(801) 309-9573
brittany.putnam@hci.utah.edu
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology Infusion
Huntsman Cancer Institute
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
University Of Utah
02.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse - Burn ICU
University Of Utah
02.2021 - 02.2022
Health Care Aide - Burn ICU
University Of Utah
07.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Weber State University