Derek Pratt
Riverton,UT
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in direct patient care, infection control, and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to develop effective care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
Murray, UT
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in conducting patient assessments and documenting vital signs.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate patient documentation.
- Participated in infection control initiatives to enhance patient safety.
- Supported nursing staff in daily operations and workflow optimization.
- Engaged in continuous learning to improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
Murray, UT
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes in patient condition for healthcare team review.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, enhancing data accessibility for healthcare providers.
- Trained new staff on procedures, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Improved patient flow by streamlining processes during high-demand periods in the unit.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2025
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Care planning
Certification
Basic Life-Support Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2022 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University