Dedicated Healthcare Professional with 2 years as a Pre-Op nurse, 1.5 years as an IV Hydration Nurse, and 1 year experience as a Cardiac Nurse. Provides excellent nursing care to patients based on their cultural, safety, age, psychosocial, and learning needs within the acute inpatient setting. Excellent communication skills between doctors, nurses, and other staff members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op Nurse
Rose Surgical Center, Rose Medical Center
Denver, CO
10.2023 - Current
Obtained consent forms from patients prior to their procedure so that they are aware of potential risks associated with surgery.
Consulted with anesthesiologists regarding the type of anesthesia needed based on individual patient needs.
Maintained accurate records of patient information and data related to pre-operative activities.
Administered intravenous fluids or medication when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team such as nurses, technicians and anesthesiologists throughout the perioperative period.
Verified that all equipment used for procedures is working correctly by performing routine maintenance checks.
Coordinated with other healthcare professionals involved in the pre-operative process to ensure proper communication between teams.
Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition before, during or after a procedure according to established protocols.
Provided pre-operative care to patients by conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
Reviewed patient charts for accuracy prior to surgery and communicated any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
Educated patients and families on pre-operative instructions, such as fasting and medications.
Adhered to infection control policies while providing care in order to minimize risk of contamination or spread of disease.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Safety Quality Improvement
Rose Surgical Center, Rose Medical Center
Denver, CO
09.2023 - Current
Performed audits of products and services as needed to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop solutions that meet organizational objectives.
Assisted in developing policies, protocols, and standards for improving product quality.
Identified and documented areas of quality improvement within the organization.
Created process maps to identify potential areas for improvement.
Monitored implementation of changes and tracked progress towards goals using performance metrics.
Ensured compliance with applicable regulations relating to product safety and quality assurance.
Inputs all variances into SQI, Advantx, and Grid
IV Hydration
Denver Sports Recovery
Denver, CO
02.2023 - Current
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Relief of symptoms of nausea, anxiety, migraines, jet lag, exhaustion, and altitude sickness.
Administer IV Hydration + vitamin therapy treatments to clients
Assess client needs + medical history to tailer treatments appropriately
Educates clients on the benefits + potential risks of IV Hydrate therapy
Provides exceptional customer service + builds positive relationships with clients
Maintains accurate and detailed client records
Monitors clients during treatments to ensure their comfort and safety
Collects blood work from clients for HRT draws and genetics testing
Administers IM injections to deliver vitamins and minerals for health and wellness.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora, United States
08.2021 - Current
Completes thorough assessments to determine patients’ baselines to better provide individualized care
Critically thinks and prioritizes patient care based off shifting needs and acuity
Runs and assists in Code Blues, Code Yellows, Rapid Responses, and Stroke Alerts
Balances patient care while on nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
Prepares patients for surgical procedures by education of what to expect, IV insertion, strict NPO, and print outs of patient expectations
Provides post-operative care: Continuous vitals, monitoring incision/procedural site and for bleeding, post-op education
Administers oral and IV medications and vaccinations while practicing the Five Rights of Drug Administration
Educate Nursing students during their clinical rotations
Provides aseptic or sterile care during wound dressing changes, foley catheterization, and midline dressings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pohai Nani Long-Term Care Facility
Kaneohe, HI
09.2018 - 10.2019
Provided high quality patient care within nursing-home setting
Maintained patient dignity during bedpan and brief changes, bathing, recording vital signs, and measuring intake and output
Team collaboration, critical thinking, accuracy and providing compassionate and empathetic care.
Education
Nursing -
University of Miami
05.2021
Biology -
Hawaii Pacific University
05.2017
Skills
Telemetry and EKG's
Medical-Surgical
Documentation within HCA's Meditech Charting systems
Admissions and Discharges
Identifying Fall Risk Patients
Patient Care and Education
Providing postoperative care
Monitoring Cardiac and Vascular readings
Excellent Assessment Skills
Exceptional at IV Insertions
Surgical Preparation
Vital signs monitoring
Physician Collaboration
Sterile technique
Medication Administration
Hospital Pre-Screenings
Compassionate Care
Certification
NCLEX Nursing License, 07/2021, Present
BLS-CPR Certification (AHS), 09/2021, Present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS Provider, AHS), 09/2021, Present
Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma International Honor Societyof Nursing, 05/2021, Present
Core values
Team Leadership
Dependability
Detail Oriented/Highly Organized
Managing Priorities
Responsibility
Emotional Intelligence: Self Awareness, Empathy, & Building Relationships
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse, BSN, RN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pre-Op Nurse
Rose Surgical Center, Rose Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Safety Quality Improvement
Rose Surgical Center, Rose Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
IV Hydration
Denver Sports Recovery
02.2023 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
The Medical Center of Aurora
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pohai Nani Long-Term Care Facility
09.2018 - 10.2019
Nursing -
University of Miami
Biology -
Hawaii Pacific University
NCLEX Nursing License, 07/2021, Present
BLS-CPR Certification (AHS), 09/2021, Present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS Provider, AHS), 09/2021, Present
Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma International Honor Societyof Nursing, 05/2021, Present
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