Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
04.2016 - 06.2021
Neuro/Tele-Management of cardiac and neurological patients requiring cardiac drips, respiratory management, presurgical, post surgical, stroke, seizure disorder. Interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity. Float to IMCU on as needed basis.
Oncology-Management of cancer and cancer related conditions. Comfort care, sedation, end of life care. Occasional float to orthopedics.
Med Surg-Management of both medical and surgical patients. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Contact Reference Jen Baker 530-604-6189.
Registered Nurse
Vibra Hospital Of Northern California
08.2012 - 04.2016
LTAC-Long term acute care of complex patients requiring management of all body systems, ventilator care, weaning, wound care, gastrointestinal tubes and feedings, long term intravenous antibiotic administration, rehabilitation of complex orthopedic and neurological conditions.
Resource nurse overseeing LVNs assigned to patient care, administering all IV medications for LVNs and covering staff for meal breaks.
HOU-High Observation Unit managing critical patients requiring direct 2:1, 1:1 supervision. Cardiac and sedation drip management, vent management with respiratory therapy. Frequent ACLS coordination and administration.
Contact Reference Alan Brown 530-246-9000.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta
10.2014 - 03.2016
Med Surg/Per Diem-Management of patients directly from ER, pre and post surgical and medical patients.
ContactReference Deb Hand 530-859-2652.
Volunteer Tutor
College Of The Siskiyous
01.2007 - 01.2011
Health Sciences including Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology classes on as needed basis (per request of instructor Dave Clarke, 530-938-5250).
Licensed Vocational Nursing students on as needed basis during spring 2011 semester (per request of LVN instructor Kim Parham, 530-262-4776).
Assistant Store Manager
Big Dog Sportswear
01.1995 - 01.2000
Communicating with corporate headquarters, hiring, training and terminating employees.
Opening and closing store, handling deposits, customer service management, yearly specialty training in management and staff development, meeting financial goals.
Promoting community relations with Haven Humane Society, Petco, etc., to encourage adoption of animals.
Contact Reference Carnie Fitzgerald 530-524-0047.
Police Cadet
Redding Police Department
01.1994 - 07.1996
Traffic Control-assisting in crowd control, traffic control as needed for events. Subpoena serving, fingerprinting and data entry.
Crime Prevention Unit-contacted burglary victims and made house calls to educate homeowners on home security. Gave safety presentations to elementary and preschools accompanied by McGruff the Crime Dog.
Contact Reference Phil Eoff 530-225-4200
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA
06.2012
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Shasta College
Redding, CA
05.1995
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Cottonwood, CA
06.1991
Skills
Patient and Family Advocacy
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Staff Supervision
IV Drug Therapy Management
Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Certification
California Licensed Registered Nurse #822474
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
California Licensed Vocational Nursing #257346
California Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
BLS and ACLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
04.2016 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta
10.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Vibra Hospital Of Northern California
08.2012 - 04.2016
Volunteer Tutor
College Of The Siskiyous
01.2007 - 01.2011
Assistant Store Manager
Big Dog Sportswear
01.1995 - 01.2000
Police Cadet
Redding Police Department
01.1994 - 07.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Siskiyous
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Shasta College
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
California Licensed Registered Nurse #822474
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
California Licensed Vocational Nursing #257346
California Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
BLS and ACLS certification
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