Gina Anderson
Sparks,NV
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in cardiac telemetry, same-day surgery, and surgical office settings. Strong clinical assessment skills with a focus on patient safety, infection prevention, education, and compassionate care. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support individualized care, and positive outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
02.2007 - Current
- Provide patient care and education for individuals with chronic and acute medical conditions.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to provider orders.
- Administer oral, IV and IM medications and monitor patient responses.
- Document patient progress accurately in the EMR.
- Maintain infection control standards and ensure a safe environment.
- Prepare patients for surgery by obtaining vital signs, labs, and ECG's, as well as, gathering necessary information for admission.
- Monitor post-surgical patients and provide post-operative care and discharge education.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and social workers to develop a plan of care for patients.
- Provide wound and incision care.
- Functioned as relief charge nurse, assisting supervisors and staff.
Registered Nurse
Premiere Surgical Specialists
Reno, NV
07.2002 - 09.2005
- Oversaw patient care, obtaining vital signs and providing wound and incision care.
- Assisted physicians during office-based surgical procedures.
- Assembled and sterilized surgical instrument packs to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Facilitated scheduling of lab, x-ray, and essential tests for patient care.
- Delivered comprehensive patient education to enhance understanding of treatment plans and post-operative care.
- Served as OSHA officer to uphold compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV05-2002
Skills
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Preoperative and postoperative care
- IV access and medication administration
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Patient education
- Physical assessment
- Time management
- Assisting with surgical procedures
- Infection prevention
- Cardiac care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient safety
Certification
RN License-Nevada
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
02.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Premiere Surgical Specialists
07.2002 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Nevada, Reno