Debra Mathiasen
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Excellent at maintaining communication between all members of the patient's care team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients before, during, and after vaginal and cesarean deliveries while coordinating care with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, midwives, and neonatal practitioners.
- Provided emotional support to patients while using strong assessment and fetal monitoring skills to promote safe and healthy outcomes throughout the antepartum, labor, and postpartum continuum.
- Acted as circulating nurse for surgical procedures including cesarean sections, cerclage placement, D&C, and extensive repairs after vaginal deliveries.
- Acted as Charge Nurse supervising staff nurses, scrub techs, and patient care techs while maintaining up to date knowledge of each patient on the unit as well as each patient in Triage.
- Acted as Triage Nurse, assessing and monitoring patients for normal spontaneous labor as well as pregnancy complications and coexisting issues.
- Acted as Babycatcher to help newborns achieve the safest birth and transition.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Acute Care Telemetry
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
02.2009 - 01.2016
- Promoted patient health and safety by establishing dynamic care plans and utilizing nursing process.
- Managed quality care for patients with pulmonary dysfunction, heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
- Applied critical thinking skills and used positive communication to encourage patient physical and emotional well-being.
Clinical Nurse Leader, Acute Care Telemetry
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Reported to unit manager and director while coordinating scheduling, staffing, bedflow, patient care, and safety.
- Provided support, education, clinical skills, and education to staff members each shift and at staff meetings.
- Utilized charting and documentation audits to set and meet unit goals for high standards of care.
Nurse Extern and Patient Care Tech, Telemetry
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Utilized time management and multitasking skills to maintain a healthful and safe environment while performing direct patient care under RN supervision.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2002
Skills
- Current L&D Charge RN and L&D Triage RN
- AWHONN member in good standing
- Completed AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced Fetal Monitoring courses
- ACLS, BLS, NRP certified
- Completed New Grad RN Preceptor, New Grad Mentor, and Critical Care courses
- Super User and Class Instructor for McKesson and Cerner EMR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northwest Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse Leader, Acute Care Telemetry
Northwest Medical Center
09.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Acute Care Telemetry
Northwest Medical Center
02.2009 - 01.2016
Nurse Extern and Patient Care Tech, Telemetry
Northwest Medical Center
06.2008 - 02.2009
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
Pima Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Arizona