Energetic Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Medical and Thoracic surgery patients. Understanding, kind approach in helping people through medical challenges. Skilled in rapidly analyzing data and communicating patterns to medical team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CN 2
UCSF Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
11.2006 - Current
Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Lukes Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
Twin Falls, United States
05.2005 - 11.2010
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Registered Nurse CNIII at UCSF Medical Center/UCSF Benioff Children’s HospitalRegistered Nurse CNIII at UCSF Medical Center/UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
7th Gade Math Teacher, 8th Grade Head Football Coach, 7th and 8th Grade Track Coach, School ISAT Coordinator at Twin Falls School District7th Gade Math Teacher, 8th Grade Head Football Coach, 7th and 8th Grade Track Coach, School ISAT Coordinator at Twin Falls School District