Daysha Guffee
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse. I have been a nurse for five years. My career history is in direct patient care working as a floor nurse for a surgical, medical, and cardiac unit. I have proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients in high-stress situations. I have been a charge nurse on the floor and am currently the charge nurse in the operating room. As a charge nurse I have developed excellent leadership and communication skills. I am someone my co-workers can come to during difficult times to seek help and support. I have developed strong relationships with patients and families through communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service during their time at the hospital.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bay Area Hospital
07.2018 - Current
- I worked in acute care hospital on a post surgical unit and was cross trained to the medical unit and intermediate care unit for two and a half years. I took care of patients during their recovery phase of a procedure and educated them on their discharge home. I worked shifts on the medical unit with patients who were there with complicated disease process and worked closely with case management and physicians regarding there care during the hospital stage and get patients ready to transfer to a nursing home. On the cardiac unit I took care of patients with critical drips and on tele monitors. I often recovered patients who had procedures at cardiac cath lab.
- I worked as charge nurse on the post surgical unit for about a year and a half. I was on the CUSP team were we identifies safety issues and worked to resolve them. I would also precept nursing students who were still in nursing school as well as nursing student who just graduated and train them to the floor.
- I currently work in the operating room at Bay area hospital. I have worked there for almost three years. I am a circulating nurse for ortho, urology,general, robotic, ENT, GYN, and urology cases. I am the GYN/OB coordinator for the operating room. I am currently the charge nurse in the operating room. I assist with scheduling up coming cases, make sure the day to dy surgeries are running smoothly, work closely with surgeons, and am a leader to my co-workers when they need assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Bay Area Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with positing and transfers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with positioning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Coos Bay 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Myrtle Point High School
Myrtle Point, OR06.2013
Skills
- Communication
- BLS/ACLS
- Charge nurse
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Google Docs
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Patient Assessments
- Epic Systems
- EMR Systems
- Patient Discharging
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Education
Accomplishments
Daisy nomination in 2020. A daisy award is given to a nurse who gave outstanding and compassionate care. Family members, co-workers, and physicians are able to nominate a nurse for this award.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bay Area Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Bay Area Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
08.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors of Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
High School Diploma -
Myrtle Point High School