Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success across patient care specialties. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with growing healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and expanding clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Multicare Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Optimized resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Charge Registered Nurse
Willow Springs Care
09.2021 - Current
Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
RN Case Manager
Heartlinks Hospice
10.2022 - 04.2024
Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Total Med Solutions
12.2021 - 11.2022
Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Managed caseload of up to 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Collaborated daily with health care team to achieve optimum patient care, boosting patient satisfaction scores.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse- Float Pool/Psychiatric Nurse
Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2022
Cared for patients throughout a 222-bed facility, supporting fellow nurses and caregivers in delivering outstanding treatment to all patients.
Focused experiences in Medical Surgical and Behavioral Health
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Updated patient charts using Cerner and Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and grounding practices.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
ER Technician II
Astria Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 01.2020
Worked within progressively expanding scope of practice under RN and PA supervision.
Partnered with Providers and Nursing Staff to provide timely patient care with a customer service focus.
Transported critical patients to testing locations and floors.
Independently performed all assigned nursing tasks such as splinting, wound care, EKG, specimen collection and medication administration.
Assist with admission and process discharges as directed by Provider.
Reduced infection and cross contamination risks by cleaning rooms and maintaining stocked supply carts.
Kept optimal supplies throughout ER including crash cart and trauma rooms.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
PO, IM, Subcutaneous injections
Administered vaccinations after vaccine record analysis