Experienced Registered Nurse offering strong clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC)
HCA Healthcare: The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora, CO
09.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Developed policies and procedures for clinical nursing staff.
Assisted in creating an environment of quality improvement through participation in performance improvement projects.
Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and best practices within the unit or facility.
Facilitated communication between medical staff and nursing personnel regarding patient care plans.
Provided mentorship to newly hired nurses in accordance with organizational protocols.
Organized monthly meetings with team members to review patient cases, discuss challenges, and develop solutions.
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare: The Medical Center of Aurora
Aurora, CO
05.2021 - 09.2023
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
License Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Colorado Department Of Human Services- WRRC
Arvada, CO
06.2015 - 12.2020
Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior.
Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
Shift lead.
Student Nurse Extern
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO
10.2018 - 12.2019
Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
Assisted with patient admission process, including obtaining vital signs and medical history.
Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
Provided direct care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colorado Department Of Human Services- WRRC
Arvada, CO
05.2013 - 06.2015
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
05.2020
Associate of Science -
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO
05.2018
Skills
Medical Screening
Unit Administration
Attention to Detail
Patient Condition Monitoring
Medication Administration
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Problem Solving Skills
Leadership
Proficient in Psychiatric Mental Health Care
Critical Thinking
Task Delegation
Compassionate and Caring
Certifications
Certified BLS/CPR.
Registered Nurse.
CPI.
Introduction to Healthcare Leadership-IHI.
Language
English
Swahili
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC)
HCA Healthcare: The Medical Center of Aurora
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare: The Medical Center of Aurora
05.2021 - 09.2023
Student Nurse Extern
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2019
License Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Colorado Department Of Human Services- WRRC
06.2015 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colorado Department Of Human Services- WRRC
05.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Associate of Science -
Community College of Aurora
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