David Sion
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with extensive experience in critical care, oncology, and surgical settings, offering a robust skill set in medication administration, invasive device monitoring, and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while managing complex treatments and interventions. Recognized for delivering advanced clinical expertise combined with compassionate care, consistently striving to enhance patient experiences and support healthcare excellence. Committed to contributing to a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to achieving the highest standards of patient care and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Outpatient Infusion
University Of Utah Health
Farmington, UT
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other intravenous medications.
- Educated patients and families regarding infusion therapy treatments, side effects, medication management, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients during infusion therapy sessions for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with varying levels of physical and emotional needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess and respond to emergent situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team competency and performance.
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving trauma resuscitation. Administering blood, blood products, and vasopressors as indicated.
- Assisted with wound dressing changes, foley catheter insertion and removal, chest tube and JP drain management.
- Identified potential complications associated with acute illness or injury and initiated appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated care among multidisciplinary teams involving physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers and other healthcare personnel.
- Implemented pain management strategies using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses joining the ICU team by providing guidance on policies and procedures.
- Facilitated end-of-life care for terminally ill patients by ensuring comfort measures were met.
Registered Nurse - Burn ICU
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Assessed the condition of wounds, evaluated healing progression or regression, documented findings, reported concerns to attending physician.
- Implemented individualized care plans for burn patients based on assessment of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
- Performed various assessments such as vital signs, pain, nutrition intake and output and mental status of burn patients.
- Assisted physicians performing procedures such as debridement, dressing changes and other treatments related to burn injuries.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to deliver quality care to burn patients, including wound management and infection control protocols.
Health Care Aide - Burn ICU
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with daily wound care.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent formation of pressure ulcers.
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Weber State University
UT05.2015
Skills
- Chemotherapy drug administration
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Wound care management
- Fluid Resuscitation
- IV placement
- Accessing patient chest ports
Accomplishments
- Nominated in 2021 and 2022 by patients for the University of Utah Patient Promise Award.
- Recipient of "The Feather" from the Northern Plains Reservation as an expression of appreciation for service to a member of that community.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT-NURSING SHARED GOVERNANCE
The ANNC Magnet program seeks to increase inclusivity and ownership within the organization. Its goal is to improve employee and patient satisfaction. It seeks to enhance standard of care across the spectrum. Staff members are encouraged to become involved with improving point of care initiatives by implementing evidence based practices within their department. They are given voice at regular team huddles to bring forth ideas and solutions to department challenges. As a member of the nursing shared governance committee our goal is to institute this vision at the department level and bring about collective change organization wide.
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Outpatient Infusion
University Of Utah Health
08.2023 - 01.2026
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 - Microbiology
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Westminster College