Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Experience as a Nurse Navigator, guiding patients through the surgery process while coordinating care between the interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2026
Team Lead
Coordinated staffing assignments and addressing coverage needs to maintain efficient clinic operations
Acted as primary point of contact for staff during daily clinical operations, providing guidance, answering questions, and facilitating timely problem solving
Responded to urgent and emergent situations within the clinic, coordinating staff response and escalating concerns appropriately to ensure patient and staff safety.
Supported providers and nursing staff with clinical workflow questions, operational concerns, and day-to-day decision making
Clinic Nurse
Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans
Provided expert guidance on symptom management and health concerns via telephone consultations.
Contributed to the professional development of nursing staff through mentorship and ongoing training in urology best practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care across multiple services.
Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Nurse Navigator
Coordinated patient care across multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
Educated patients on treatment options, ensuring informed decision-making processes.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate follow-up appointments and services effectively.
Community Residence Counselor
McLean Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2014
Facilitated therapeutic activities to enhance residents' social skills and emotional well-being.
Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution to ensure resident safety and stability.
Promoted self-sufficiency among residents by teaching life skills such as budgeting, meal planning, and personal hygiene.
Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging open communication among participants and promoting mental health awareness.
Maintained accurate and timely documentation of resident progress, facilitating communication among team members.
Assumed leadership when functioning in charge counselor position by delegating duties and providing supervision when needed
Communicated information regarding patient milieu/therapeutic environment to appropriate staff in a timely manner
Supervised patients in taking medication as prescribed