Denise Murri
Lehi,UT
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Utah Health
10.2016 - 03.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on triage protocols, patient's symptoms, patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient calls using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Performed triage on incoming patient calls and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patients and their families during end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patient's pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Registered Nurse
Idaho National Laboratory
07.2009 - 01.2013
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response as an EMT/nurse to 911 calls via ambulance.
- Provided emergent in-clinic care in the on-site ER and ACLS certified.
- Performed drug, alcohol, audio, and PFT testing.
Registered Nurse
Aspen Home Health
03.2009 - 09.2009
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality nursing care in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
Registered Nurse
Mountain View Wound Care and Hyperbaric
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Implemented and administered IV therapy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rick's College
Rexburg, ID05-1996
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Hospice and palliative care
- Case management
- Call triaging
- Home health care
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- EMR / EHR
- Managing deadlines, and organizational skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Utah Health
10.2016 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2014 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Idaho National Laboratory
07.2009 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Aspen Home Health
03.2009 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse
Mountain View Wound Care and Hyperbaric
11.2007 - 06.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rick's College
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