Denna Steger
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Indian Health Service, skilled in trauma care and crisis intervention. Proficient in ACLS and PALS, I excel in delivering compassionate, holistic care while enhancing patient satisfaction. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to streamline emergency department operations and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ED
Indian Health Service
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as intubation or central line placement, ensuring timely care for critical patients.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse ED (Contract)
Four Winds Staffing
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse ED (Contract)
Tribal Health
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse ED (Contract)
Millbrook Support Services
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse ED
Oro Valley Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse ED
Gila River Health Care
01.2003 - 04.2018
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as intubation or central line placement, ensuring timely care for critical patients.
- Streamlined emergency department operations by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Updated nursing knowledge through continuing education courses and professional conferences, applying new learnings to improve patient care in the ED.
- Served as charge nurse when required, overseeing staffing levels, managing resources, addressing conflicts among team members effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team cohesion within the ED.
- Administered medications safely according to established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging incoming cases and delegating tasks to appropriate staff members.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating diverse patient populations within a high-volume emergency department.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies related to their diagnoses to promote long-term health improvements post-discharge from the ED setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Coordinated with ancillary departments such as Radiology and Laboratory to expedite diagnostic services for patients in the ED.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05-1995
Skills
- Triage and assessment
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Behavioral health care
- EKG interpretation
- Trauma nursing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
ENPC
TNCC
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse ED
Indian Health Service
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse ED (Contract)
Four Winds Staffing
04.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse ED (Contract)
Millbrook Support Services
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse ED (Contract)
Tribal Health
07.2019 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse ED
Oro Valley Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse ED
Gila River Health Care
01.2003 - 04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
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