Gina Vanzuylen
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, education, medication administration, emergency response, and compliance. Collaborates with diverse staff, assesses and evaluates patient care; develops, updates, and coordinates care plans to optimize outcomes. Monitors and communicates patient conditions as needed.
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery—track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Emergency Department, Providence St. Vincent
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Med/Surg
Providence St Vincent’s Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
PREOP & PACU
Columbia River Surgery Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Resident Care Mgr (RCM)
Maryville SNF
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Arranged transportation and documented details of discharge transition plans.
- Mentored nursing staff in best practices for geriatric care, contributing to increased staff retention rates and improved overall team performance.
- Coordinated transition plans for residents moving between levels of care or returning home after rehabilitation, ensuring continuity of services and seamless transitions.
- Managed complex medical cases with multi-disciplinary teams, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions.
LPN
KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
LPN
KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN
MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN
HIGH DESERT MEDICAL GROUP
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided patient care at a small rural clinic serving 200 individuals daily. Performed wound care and assisted in family practice and internal medicine. Maintained electronic records. Recorded vital signs, dispensed medications, wrote referrals, and called in prescriptions as per physician orders. Received instructions from clinicians, assigned rooms, and performed discharge tasks.
CUSTODY ASSISTANT / CORRECTIONS OFFICER / TRAINING OFFICER
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
01.1999 - 01.2009
Education
MSN - Emphasis in Leadership
Grand Canyon University
07.2025
BSN - undefined
Grand Canyon University
01.2022
ADN - undefined
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA01.2020
LPN - undefined
Antelope Valley College
01.2010
AA BUSINESS - undefined
Western International University
Phoenix, AZ01.2006
Skills
- Preoperative & PACU proficiency
- Comprehensive med/surg patient management
- Risk assessment and management
- Operational efficiency and patient charting
- Pain relief strategies
- Patient-centered discharge strategies
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection prevention strategies
- IV & Wound therapy
- Hospice care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Critical care & Emergency care
- Interpersonal skills with patients
Accomplishments
Received the Daisy Award twice and was named Employee of the Month twice.
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
RN
Emergency Department, Providence St. Vincent
01.2024 - Current
Med/Surg
Providence St Vincent’s Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
PREOP & PACU
Columbia River Surgery Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Resident Care Mgr (RCM)
Maryville SNF
01.2020 - 01.2021
LPN
KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2016 - 01.2019
LPN
KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2014 - 01.2016
LPN
MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2014
LPN
HIGH DESERT MEDICAL GROUP
01.2010 - 01.2012
CUSTODY ASSISTANT / CORRECTIONS OFFICER / TRAINING OFFICER
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
01.1999 - 01.2009
BSN - undefined
Grand Canyon University
ADN - undefined
Lower Columbia College
LPN - undefined
Antelope Valley College
AA BUSINESS - undefined
Western International University
MSN - Emphasis in Leadership
Grand Canyon University
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