Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in caring for patients with advanced neurological, cardiac, and epilepsy disease processes. Develops knowledgeable, effective care plans and provides care based on sound clinical judgment and established nursing practices. Highly motivated to learn and adapt new nursing skill sets, as well as apply my 5+ years of nursing experience wherever I go.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center - Aya Healthcare
Seattle, WA
02.2022 - Current
Local travel nurse at Harborview Medical Center, with a primary focus on the Neurology-Telemetry step-down unit. As a traveler, I would also float to other acute care units such as the Burns/Pediatric floor, Rehab, Telemetry, Med-Surge, and Emergency Department overflow.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Administer IV infusions such as anti-arrhythmic medications, insulin gtts, heparin, and brillinta gtts, anti-epilepsy infusions, hypertonic saline solutions, blood transfusions, etc.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system; EPIC.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA
01.2021 - 02.2022
Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms of illnesses.
Frequent COVID swabs for infants, children, and teenagers.
Provide detailed pre-procedural instructions to parents and patients such as medication review, NPO times, and any questions/concerns regarding anesthesia and the procedure.
Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Assessed patient's condition and determined the urgency of their needs.
Followed up with physicians regarding test results or other requests made during the telephone triage encounter.
Utilized the Electronic Medical Record system (EPIC) as the main source for contacting providers, surgeons, perioperative staff, and patients.
Registered Nurse
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA
04.2021 - 10.2021
New grad nursing residency program: Neuro-Tele and Epilepsy Specialty unit.
Frequent neuro, cardiac, and stroke assessments. Epilepsy trained. Wound dressing changes. Central line and peripheral lab draw. Routine Vital signs, assist with ADLs, EKG interpretation, etc.
Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability, and spinal injuries.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Executed oral care, and endotracheal suctioning.
Patient Care Technician
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA
06.2011 - 03.2019
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
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