Experienced Acute Care Registered Nurse with 13 years in medical-surgical, telemetry, hemodialysis, and behavioral health. Specializes in patient assessment and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. Delivers compassionate care and enhances patient outcomes through effective teamwork and ongoing professional growth.
Work History
Skilled Nursing Staff Nurse
1 Year 9 Months
Ka Pūnawai Ola | 11.2023 - 08.2025
Provided comprehensive nursing care to residents with complex medical, surgical, and chronic conditions in a skilled nursing setting
Conducted patient assessments, monitored condition changes, and communicated findings promptly to ensure coordinated care among providers and interdisciplinary teams
Administered medications, treatments, and wound care in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards
Collaborated with therapy, social services, and care management to achieve rehabilitation goals and facilitate safe transitions of care
Maintained accurate documentation and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations to support quality care delivery
Skilled Nursing Facility
MedicalSurgical / Telemetry Staff Nurse
1 Year 11 Months
Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center | 02.2018 - 01.2020
Delivered acute medical surgical and telemetry nursing care in a fast paced hospital environment
Monitored cardiac rhythms, recognized changes in patient status, and escalated concerns appropriately
Managed multiple patients, prioritizing care, medication administration, and safety interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Collaborated with physicians, case management, and ancillary services to coordinate effective treatment plans and facilitate timely discharge
Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and post-discharge care to empower self-management and improve recovery
MedicalSurgical / Telemetry Staff Nurse
2 Years 6 Months
Providence Milwaukie Hospital | 07.2015 - 01.2018
Performed comprehensive assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and telemetry monitoring
Conducted comprehensive assessments, administered medications, provided IV therapy, and monitored telemetry to ensure optimal patient care
Ensured patient safety, infection prevention, and accurate documentation to uphold quality care standards
Facilitated patient education and discharge readiness to promote continuity of care
Supported patient education, discharge readiness, and continuity of care
Acute Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
3 Years 6 Months
Providence Portland Medical Center | 01.2012 - 07.2015
Delivered nursing care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions within an inpatient setting
Conducted ongoing assessments, administered medications, and utilized therapeutic communication to enhance patient engagement
Implemented deescalation techniques and adhered to behavioral health protocols to ensure safety for patients and staff
Collaborated with psychiatry, social work, and interdisciplinary teams to support treatment plans and care transitions
Documented patient care and ensured compliance with regulatory and safety standards to support quality assurance
Charge Nurse (LPN) – Memory Care / LongTerm Care
3 Years
Gracelen Terrace | 05.2009 - 05.2012
Served as Charge Nurse overseeing clinical operations for memory care and long-term care residents
Supervised nursing staff while coordinating daily patient care activities to enhance resident well-being
Administered medications, completed resident assessments, and responded to changes in condition
Collaborated with providers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care for residents
Ensured compliance with documentation, safety standards, and facility policies
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
4 Months
Fresenius Medical Care | 09.2011 - 01.2012
Delivered comprehensive hemodialysis nursing care, monitoring patients before, during, and after treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Evaluated vascular access sites and addressed complications or treatment-related changes to maintain patient safety and treatment effectiveness
Ensured adherence to infection control standards and dialysis safety protocols
Instructed patients on treatment processes and self-care strategies to enhance understanding and promote adherence
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | 01.2012
Skills
Acute nursing experience
Telemetry Monitoring
Patient assessment
Direct patient care
Care coordination
Medication safety
Infection prevention
Patient-centered care
Care planning
Patient advocacy
Rapid Response & Escalation
Patient safety
EMR documentation
Patient education
Team collaboration
Team Collaboration & Communication
Certification
Registered Nurse – State of Oregon (License #201241996R)
Registered Nurse – State of Hawaii
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Skilled Nursing Staff Nurse
Ka Pūnawai Ola
11.2023 - 08.2025Read More
MedicalSurgical / Telemetry Staff Nurse
Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center
02.2018 - 01.2020Read More
MedicalSurgical / Telemetry Staff Nurse
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2018Read More
Acute Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Providence Portland Medical Center
01.2012 - 07.2015Read More
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2011 - 01.2012Read More
Charge Nurse (LPN) – Memory Care / LongTerm Care
Gracelen Terrace
05.2009 - 05.2012Read More
Lower Columbia College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Nursing
Staff Nurse band 5 E&D-Adult/Paediatric at Royal Free London NHS Foundation TrustStaff Nurse band 5 E&D-Adult/Paediatric at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust