Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mary Greeley Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Patient Care Tech
MERCY ONE WEST DES MOINES
08.2018 - 04.2021
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
Nursing Assistant
BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
08.2017 - 03.2018
I worked directly with the residents
I delivered patient care that was delegated to me by the professional staff
Assisted the residents with their activities of daily living
Responded to any of the residents needs or wants.
Supply Chain Management
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
01.2017 - 08.2017
In the supply chain management department, I helped with filling carts needed for each surgical case and restocking the supplies
The last month that I worked at the U of I, I was in charge of creating a training manual for EPIC for the Stead Family Children's Hospital
I taught myself the ins and outs of the new system, then made a document that included pictures and step by step description on how to use EPIC
This how to manual then expanded and I created sections for all electronic support systems used within the supply chain.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ANKENY, IA
12.2021
Completed coursework towards BSN Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
IOWA CITY, IA
03.2017
Completed coursework towards BSN Kinesiology -
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
AMES, IA
05.2015
Skills
Intravenous Therapy
Compassionate Care
Hemodynamics Monitoring
Respiratory Maintenance
Telemetry Monitoring
Advanced Life Support
Patient Assessment
Professionalism
Effective Communication
Attention to Detail
Pain Management
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Patient Education
Multitasking
Team Collaboration
Time Management
Certification
Certified Nurses Assistant
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mary Greeley Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Patient Care Tech
MERCY ONE WEST DES MOINES
08.2018 - 04.2021
Nursing Assistant
BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
08.2017 - 03.2018
Supply Chain Management
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
01.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Completed coursework towards BSN Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Completed coursework towards BSN Kinesiology -
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Certified Nurses Assistant
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