Resourceful Registered Nurse with 25 years of professional experience and growth in multiple leadership positions. Works well with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams. Able to be adaptable in fast-paced, high-stress environments and maintain a positive outlook and attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AHA Coordinator RN
UCHealth Professional Development
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2019 - Present
Manage AHA and ENA certification classes and instructors for the Southern Region
Develop strategies for loop closure and staff education for code blue arrests based on feedback from chart reviews and RCAs
Serve as Chairperson for the Code Blue Sub-Committee and work closely with the Emergency Response Committee leadership groups for process improvement in code blue response in the Southern Region
Provide mock code and supplemental code blue education for staff in the Southern Region
Flight Nurse
Med-Trans Corporation
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2006 - 01.2020
Worked with autonomy to respond to situations impacting patients with life-threatening illness or injury. Implemented procedures and practice to enhance safety
Base Educator-Developed and organized monthly and quarterly skills labs for the medical crew. Ensured medical crew member's certifications were current
Clinical Coach-In charge of overseeing new hires during initial orientation. Participated in the hiring process
Interim Program Manager-Supported personnel from hiring process through professional integration into flight crew. Implemented corporate compliance and communicated budgeting needs assessments
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Health Systems
Colorado Springs, CO
04.1998 - 02.2007
Clinical Coordinator-Provided education and leadership to all levels of ICU nursing staff. Managed direct reports. Worked in collaboration with ICU intensivists to develop and implement evidence-based practice protocols for patient care
Charge Nurse-Assigned appropriate bed assignments and staff nurses to meet the needs of critical patients. Responded to MET calls, ER trauma alerts and code blue alerts throughout hospital
Preceptor-Provided support, mentoring, education and evaluation of new nurse candidates and experienced ICU nurses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
05-1998
Master of Science - Education-Current Candidate
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism-Coursework
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Skills
Registered Nurse, CO-RN00119411
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
AHA Instructor, BLS, ACLS, PALS
ENA Instructor, ENPC
TNCC
Timeline
AHA Coordinator RN
UCHealth Professional Development
11.2019 - Present
Flight Nurse
Med-Trans Corporation
04.2006 - 01.2020
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Health Systems
04.1998 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Master of Science - Education-Current Candidate
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism-Coursework
Kansas State University
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