Isabella Strong
Longmont,CO
Summary
Compassionate and eager to learn Registered Nurse with 1 year of clinical experience in a fast-paced 6:1 Medsurg unit, and 8 years prior experience as a Nurse Assistant. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, therapeutic communication, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care while continuously motivated in developing clinical judgment and technical skills. Recognized for strong empathy, adaptability, and dedication to professional and personal growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, MedSurg
HCAHealthOne
10.2025 - Current
- Managed time effectively in 6:1 nurse to patient ratio, ensuring comprehensive care delivery
- Adapted swiftly to fast-paced environments, maintaining high-quality patient care under pressure
- Patient advocacy
- Educated patients on post-operative care, enhancing understanding and compliance
- Phlebotomy skills
- De-escalation strategies
- IV insertion and management
- Head-to-toe patient assessments
- Mental health advocacy
- Medication administration PO, IV, IM, SUBQ
- Teacher to New Grad nurses and students
- Central Line care and management
- Foley catheter care and maintenance
- Wound care and dressing changes
- NG tube insertion and care
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Pain assessments and management
- Basic EKG interpretation
- Post-op care
Nurse Extern
HCAHealthOne
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Floated to specialty units such as BMT and blood cancer units
- Use critical thinking nursing skills for preventative patient care
- Observed and documented patient progress, reporting any concerns or changes to supervising nurse.
- Responded promptly to call lights and delivered exceptional customer service to patients.
- Learned and performed advanced procedures like inserting IV's and EKG tests by shadowing skilled nursing professionals.
- Helped with diagnostic testing and regular evaluations by collecting specimens, tracking input and output and monitoring vitals.
- Operated medical equipment, such as IV pumps and EKG machines, under supervision of registered nurse.
- Completed patient assessments and recommended treatment plans.
- Performed basic nursing procedures, such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Trained junior nurses and students in proper techniques.
CNA
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in company software.
- Prepared patients for treatments, visits, and social activities.
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing assistance.
- Reported any changes in patient condition or behavior to supervising nurse promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed time efficiently during shifts to prioritize tasks based on urgency level.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.
CNA
SCL/Intermountain Health
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Documented care actions, vitals, and orders in company software.
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
- Reported any changes in patient condition or behavior to supervising nurse promptly.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing assistance.
- Managed time efficiently during shifts to prioritize tasks based on urgency level.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Educated patients about self-care techniques and strategies for improving health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO06.2025
Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO01.2021
Nursing
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO01.2019
Skills
- BLS certified
- Phlebotomy
- IV insertion
- Therapeutic de-escalation communication
- Mental health advocacy
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing assessments
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant License #: NA.00795647, Registered Nurse License#: RN.170627
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MedSurg
HCAHealthOne
10.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern
HCAHealthOne
04.2025 - 10.2025
CNA
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2023
CNA
SCL/Intermountain Health
01.2018 - 01.2021
Nursing
Red Rocks Community College
Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing