Driven and highly motivated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Offers strong critical thinking and analysis skills to ensure top-notch care. Committed to delivering the highest quality of care in any environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner
PEAK ENT Associates
Provo, UT
10.2023 - Current
Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
Assessed allergy results and followed allergy patients receiving immunotherapy and SLIT therapy.
Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure the effectiveness of interventions.
Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
Provo, UT
01.2020 - 10.2023
Assist with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions, and communicating abnormalities to the provider and surgical team.
Receive patients from PACU, monitor post-op vitals and fluids, review post-op orders, and assimilate patients into the post-op area.
Monitor patients closely for changes in condition and advocate for them as needs arise.
Instruct patients and their families on properly using and caring for bandages, braces, and splints, and verify patient and family readiness before discharge.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Utah Valley Hospital - Intermountain Health Care
Provo, UT
03.2018 - 12.2021
Triaged and treated a high-volume caseload in a busy emergency room setting.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs, and provided direct patient care.
Cared for patients experiencing acute trauma, STEMIs, and strokes.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance effective patient care.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse - Orthopedics/Neurosurgery
Intermountain Health Care
Provo, UT
10.2017 - 03.2018
Managed pain effectively by implementing position changes, cold therapy, activity, and timely administration of analgesics with consideration of prior function.
Enhanced patient status to return to baseline function or better, using a multi-modal approach and communicating with various therapies and resources such as PT, OT, pharmacist, and social worker.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
United States University 08/2021-08/2023
San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University Idaho 04/2016-07/2017
Rexburg, ID
Associate of Science -
Brigham Young University Idaho 01/2012-04/2015
Rexburg, ID
Skills
Specialized in General ENT (Adults & pediatrics), as well as Otology, Laryngology, Rhinology, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Allergy, Sleep Medicine including Inspire Implant and Family Medicine
Patient education, treatment, planning and development