Dena Sinkhorn
Liberty,MO
Summary
Experienced RN skilled in patient assessment and technical procedures within GI environments. Committed to effective communication and teamwork, contributing to enhanced patient comfort and procedural efficiency. Ready to leverage expertise for impactful patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Masi Medical Center
Overland Park, Kansas
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Assisted physicians during procedures by applying pressure, obtaining and recording biopsies, and managing cautery and clips to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly and accurately assess clinical situations, facilitating timely interventions.
- Prepared patients prior to procedure by noting vital signs and explaining the process to reassure them.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assisted the medical team by performing technical duties as a GI technician to deliver patient care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies kept inventory and reordered supplies for procedure rooms and cleaning rooms.
RN GI Procedure room
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, Kansas
09.2005 - 06.2015
- Performed GI procedures to support physician, administered medications for conscious sedation to ensure patient comfort.
- GI capsule, esophageal motility, assisted with peg tube placement, etc.
- Filled in as GI tech.
- Floated to other areas occasionally such as, GI intake, Gi recovery and pain clinic.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO12-1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Technical procedures
- Medical equipment preparation
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Mental health nursing
- Medical assessment
- Pain clinics
Timeline
RN
Masi Medical Center
06.2015 - 05.2018
RN GI Procedure room
Menorah Medical Center
09.2005 - 06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
State Fair Community College