Empathetic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Montrose Regional Medical Center
Montrose, Co.
11.2019 - 10.2023
Critical Care/ Hospitalist
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Managed daily census 6-16 patients per provider
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Critical Care Unit – Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Staff RN
Swedish Medical Center
Englewood, Co.
09.2012 - 11.2019
Medical / Surgical / Trauma/ Cardio-Vascular Registered Nurse
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
Master Trainer
Meditech CPOE Implementation
12.2013 - 05.2014
Lead special seminars for different types of employees.
Maintained standardized training programs by providing comprehensive in-house training to new and current employees.
Developed and implemented lesson plans and teaching aids such as reference materials and videos.
Developed and improved training courses to increase staff performance and overall training effectiveness.
Intensive Care Unit/ Emergency Room
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Denver, Co.
08.2005 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Medical / Surgical, Staff RN
Littleton Adventist Hospital
Littleton, Co.
08.2005 - 01.2010
Vascular / Cardiac
House Float
Stanford University Hospital
Stanford, Ca.
04.2005 - 07.2005
Intensive care unit, surgery, telemetry, medical care unit)
Medical/ Surgical/ Telemetry
Petaluma Community Hospital
Petaluma, Ca.
01.2005 - 04.2005
Medical/ Surgical Preceptor, Charge Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Denver, Co.
04.2003 - 01.2005
Education
Master's of Science in Nursing -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
09.2019
Advanced Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Medicine -
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
June 2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
December, 2008
Associate Degree - Applied Sciences, Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
April 2003
Skills
Skills Summary
Well-rounded, experienced clinician with 20 years in Nursing, specializing in Critical Care
Board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner passionate about critical care, patient advocacy and patient centered care Committed to increasing quality of patent experience through evidence based practice, self- directed, solutions-oriented with excellent time management skills
Diverse patient care experience including but not limited to cardiac, geriatric, medical, neurological, neurosurgical, orthopedic, Pulmonary, surgical, critical care and trauma patients
Affiliations
American Association Critical Care Nursing, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Society of Hospital Medicine Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Former co-lead of the Code Blue and Rapid Response Committee at Swedish Medical Center, performed semi-annual code blue trainings, and created a mock code experience to help non- critical care nurses and staff become more comfortable in emergency situations.
Worked with multiple units at St. Joseph’s Hospital to obtain data and implement a project from a paper I wrote entitled, “Teaching Nurses How to Teach”.
Involved with the Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in gaining the prestigious Beacon award two years in a row for critical care excellence by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Timeline
Critical Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Montrose Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 10.2023
Master Trainer
Meditech CPOE Implementation
12.2013 - 05.2014
Critical Care Unit – Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Staff RN
Swedish Medical Center
09.2012 - 11.2019
Intensive Care Unit/ Emergency Room
St. Joseph’s Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2013
Medical / Surgical, Staff RN
Littleton Adventist Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2010
House Float
Stanford University Hospital
04.2005 - 07.2005
Medical/ Surgical/ Telemetry
Petaluma Community Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2005
Medical/ Surgical Preceptor, Charge Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital
04.2003 - 01.2005
Master's of Science in Nursing -
Drexel University
Advanced Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Medicine -