Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Innovage Colorado PACE, specializing in wound care management and patient education. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and implement telehealth protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Passionate about enhancing patient care through collaboration and innovative solutions in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
INNOVAGE Colorado PACE - North
Loveland, CO
05.2021 - Current
Wound Care Certified: Assess, care for, manage, monitor, and educate patients with various wounds caused by trauma, disease, and provide medical treatment until healed/discharged.
Performs complete nursing assessment, assists in examinations, provides nursing care, administration of medication, and complete treatment of participant.
Executed home health care services, including diabetic management and wound care, to provide comprehensive patient support and promote healing.
Developed and maintained nursing care plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and treatment objectives.
Member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for Innovage PACE programs.
Clinical representative for weekly IDT frequent fallers meeting, for collaboration of patient care, to reduce such events.
Intramuscular administration, monitoring and education of Phototropic drug therapy.
Reviewed and developed intake and discharge planning strategies to encourage client engagement and retention.
REGISTERED NURSE
LARIMER COUNTY JAIL
FORT COLLINS, CO
11.2018 - 02.2020
Responds to Medical emergencies and provides clinical care in a correctional environment.
Completes Intake screenings and medically manages detox patients.
Coordinated with medical, dental, mental, and ancillary personnel to ensure seamless continuity of patient care.
Assisted physician with medical and minor surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and quality of care.
Documents nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting.
Maintained accountability for controlled substances and prescription medications, complying with federal, state, and organizational regulations.
Conducted de-escalation and restraint training sessions for staff to enhance safety and communication skills.
MEDICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST/RN
BIO LIFE PLASMA CENTER
LOVELAND, CO
08.2017 - 01.2019
Performed medical history interviews, conducted physical examinations, and executed blood tests to evaluate donor health.
Assessed plasma donation eligibility, managed donor reactions and incidents, reviewed laboratory test results to ensure donor safety.
Assessed patient medical histories and collected vital health information.
Educated donors on procedures and safety protocols during plasma donation.
Coordinated donor scheduling and managed appointment logistics efficiently.
DISTRICT REGISTERED NURSE
RE-1 VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STERLING, CO
02.2017 - 08.2017
Supervised five health assistants across multiple health office locations, ensuring consistent delivery of health services.
Implemented and reviewed district health services policies and procedures to enhance program effectiveness.
Assisted administrators in developing and monitoring school health policies and procedures to ensure compliance with district goals.
Trainer for medication administration.
Led special education team meetings to coordinate strategies and support for students.
REGISTERED NURSE
CO PLAINS MEDICAL CENTER
FT MORGAN, CO
11.2016 - 02.2017
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Conducted assessments, monitored vitals, administered intramuscular medications, and educated patients on psychotropic drug regimens.
Delivered medical care to diverse patient populations, including surgical patients, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
REGISTERED NURSE
HOSPICE OF THE PLAINS
STERLING, CO
08.2016 - 11.2016
Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a comprehensive care setting.
Managed pain and symptoms through non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical interventions to enhance patient comfort.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for participants.
Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding health conditions.