Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Nurse
Airlift Northwest
Seattle, WA
04.2005 - Current
Utilized nursing processes to deliver quality care to critically ill or injured patients aboard fixed-wing aircraft, rotor-wing aircraft and ground ambulances.
Delivered a high level of care to each and every patient from initial contact until delivery to the receiving hospital.
Managed emergency situations that may arise during flights such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
Per Diem Staff Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Multicare Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, WA
02.2017 - 10.2023
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs to ensure optimal recovery.
Identified potential issues during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and implemented appropriate interventions to mitigate risks.
Per Diem Staff Nurse Cardiovascular ICU
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, Washington
11.2015 - 02.2017
Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery in the cardiovascular care unit.
Educated patients on heart health and tailored post-operative recovery strategies to enhance self-management.
Critical Care Air Transport Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
McChord Air Force Base, WA
02.2001 - 02.2017
Led critical care transport section, facilitating safe and timely patient transfers between medical facilities and operational bases.
Coordinated operations to optimize patient care during transport across varied environments, ensuring adherence to critical care protocols.
Deployed as CCATT nurse in January 2006 and March 2009 at Balad AB, Iraq.
Functioned as ICU staff nurse in Landstuhl ICU, Germany from February 2010 to August 2010.
Critical Care Transport Nurse/Paramedic
Rural Metro Ambulance
Mount Lake Terrace, WA
11.2000 - 04.2005
Provided critical care during patient transport in emergency settings.
Facilitated successful transition of critically ill patients between different levels of care settings.
Registered Nurse
HRN Services Inc.
Seattle, WA
02.2000 - 04.2005
Delivered direct patient care across various intensive and cardiac care units in Seattle, providing high-quality treatment.
Combat Medic
Army National Guard
, Indiana and Washington State
02.1988 - 02.2003
Administered emergency medical care during training exercises and combat situations, enhancing mission success and soldier welfare.
Facilitated triage of injured soldiers under high-pressure conditions, improving response time and care delivery.
Delivered medical assistance in combat and training environments, ensuring soldier readiness and safety. Forward medical, air and ground ambulance experience
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
12.1999 - 04.2000
Delivered direct patient care for critically injured patients in Trauma Intensive Care Unit, ensuring adherence to best practices in a high-volume Level I trauma and teaching hospital.
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
02.1996 - 11.1999
Provided direct patient care at Level I trauma and teaching hospital. Staffed 2 years in progressive Adult Critical Care Unit. Initial experience in Orthopedic Unit.
Education
ADN to BSN Program - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
05-2003
Paramedic Program - year long didactic, clinical, and field training program
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
08-1999
Associate of Applied Science Nursing -
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI
12-1995
Certification
Registered Nurse State of Washington and Alaska, Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Health Care Provider BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, WA State EMT
Timeline
Per Diem Staff Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Multicare Tacoma General Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2023
Per Diem Staff Nurse Cardiovascular ICU
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2017
Flight Nurse
Airlift Northwest
04.2005 - Current
Critical Care Air Transport Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
02.2001 - 02.2017
Critical Care Transport Nurse/Paramedic
Rural Metro Ambulance
11.2000 - 04.2005
Registered Nurse
HRN Services Inc.
02.2000 - 04.2005
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
12.1999 - 04.2000
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
02.1996 - 11.1999
Combat Medic
Army National Guard
02.1988 - 02.2003
ADN to BSN Program - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Paramedic Program - year long didactic, clinical, and field training program