Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
NORTH VISTA
08.2024 - Current
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Nurse Apprentice
North Vista Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Medical Assistant
CareNow
08.2022 - 05.2023
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies
Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
Documented notes during patient visits
Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR
Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions
Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Medical Assistant
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2021 - 07.2022
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Medical Assistant
Family Doctors of Green Valley
05.2015 - 03.2021
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment
Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted
Educate patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions
Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.