Eva Townsend
Sierra Vista,AZ
Summary
Registered nurse with expertise in critical thinking and compassionate patient care. Proficient in managing comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring strict adherence to protocols. Strong team collaborator focused on enhancing patient outcomes. Bilingual, facilitating effective communication in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
07.2024 - 09.2026
- Monitored vital signs and neurological status of critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance patient care and streamline processes.
- Partnered with diverse coworkers to address and resolve patient care issues effectively.
- Educated families on care procedures and patient health conditions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
Omaha, Nebraska
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies for complex cases.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Participated in educational activities designed to improve knowledge base regarding current practice trends in travel nursing field.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed ventilators and advanced life support equipment to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients requiring rapid intervention.
- Applied critical thinking to make rapid clinical decisions in emergent situations, ensuring patient safety.
- Performed assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, physical exams, laboratory values.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures.
- Conducted daily multidisciplinary rounds to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Haven Health Care Center
Sierra Vista, Arizona
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
Registered Nurse
Haven Home Health and Hospice
Sierra Vista, Arizona
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers consistently.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance strategies to empower informed health decisions.
- Instructed patients and families on disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures to improve overall health outcomes.
- Established trusting relationships with patients to foster communication and support.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Trained new nursing staff on home health care protocols and best practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients needing urgent attention at home.
- Responded to various patient care needs by assessing their conditions and providing appropriate support, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Haven Health Care Center
Sierra Vista, Arizona
05.2017 - 05.2019
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Aspen University
Denver, CO11-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ12-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Critical care management
- Wound care management
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
- Compassion and empathy
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
07.2024 - 09.2026
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2022 - 07.2023
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Haven Home Health and Hospice
09.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Haven Health Care Center
05.2019 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Haven Health Care Center
05.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
Aspen University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Cochise College