Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 19 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Operation Support Specialist
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - Current
Responsible for covering 118 Ambulatory Clinics at 22 locations across Tucson, Green Valley, Sierra Vista and Sahuarita.
Created Standardized Training Curriculum for all ambulatory clinical staff, RN, LPN, MA and PPPA.
Perform 30, 60, 90 day check in with all newly hired clinical staff.
Provided hands on refresher training for Medication Administration, Injections, PICC line medication administration, dressing changes, and removal. Safe Patient Handling, use of gait belt and hoyer lift. Safe Cryotherapy use, Covid and Flu vaccine administration and ordering. Any additional training as requested by Clinic Leaders.
Collaborated and created relationships with Infection Prevention and Risk Management across our organization.
Submitted written request with supporting data to create 2 additional Ambulatory ROSS positions which was approved.
Turnover in Medical Assistant staff has decreased from 26.29% to 14.50% since establishing this role.
Allergy & Immunology RN Navigator
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
05.2020 - 08.2021
Immunotherapy procedures to desensitize patients to severe allergens
Monitored Food/Drug Challenges to test severity of suspected allergens
Performed allergy testing procedures
RN Clinical Services Manager
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
03.2019 - 05.2020
Managed a 20 person team comprised of RN's, LPN's and ancillary staff.
Led initiatives with leadership for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Contributed to successful JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Pediatric Oncology/BMT Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
07.2004 - 03.2019
Provided direct patient care by administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, transfusions, and other treatments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Assessed and monitored pediatric patients for any signs of physical or emotional distress.
Supported families throughout the entire process from initial diagnosis through recovery or end-of-life care.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Trauma Burn Surger at Banner University Medical Center Tucson CampusAcute Care Nurse Practitioner- Trauma Burn Surger at Banner University Medical Center Tucson Campus
RN Director, Clinical Care Operations at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and SouthRN Director, Clinical Care Operations at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South