Registered Nurse delivering care across CT, MRI, X-ray, and Ultrasound. Supports conscious sedation, anesthesia monitoring, and pre-procedure patient workups for image-guided procedures. Brings emergency nursing judgment to complex patients, family communication, and cross-department coordination. Holds an ASN from Clatsop Community College.
Work History
Staff RN, Diagnostic Imaging nurse.
4 Years 10 Months
St Vincents Hospital | 01.2022 - Current
Prepare MRI patients for procedures, reviewing readiness and coordinating pre-procedure work-ups. Assist with anesthesia care for sedated MRI patients.
Provide conscious sedation support during image-guided procedures for patients undergoing diagnostic imaging.
Support CT cardiac procedures
Assist across multiple imaging modalities, adapting nursing care to changing procedure requirements.
Complete pre-procedure patient work-ups and verify readiness before imaging appointments.
Staff RN, Imaging Department, Cardiac Stress Test RN
2 Years
Legacy Emanuel Hospital | 01.2020 - 01.2022
Provide conscious sedation for CT-guided procedures, supporting patient comfort and procedural readiness.
Assist anesthesia teams during MRI cases for patients under anesthesia, monitoring procedural safety and patient response.
Coordinate care between departments to streamline imaging workflows and support procedures where needed.
Support CT, ultrasound, and X-ray procedures by preparing patients and responding to changing clinical needs.
Provide hands-on imaging nursing support in a fast-paced department, balancing multiple modalities and patient needs.
Supervise both nuclear, and treadmill stress test.
Staff RN, Pediatric Emergency Room
6 Years
Randall Children’s Hospital | 01.2014 - 01.2020
Delivered urgent bedside care for pediatric trauma patients, adapting interventions to changing acuity and department needs.
Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and support staff to coordinate seamless patient flow.
Performed IV placement and continuous cardio-respiratory monitoring to support timely stabilization and treatment decisions.
Prepared pediatric patients for imaging procedures and supported diagnostic nursing needs across varied cases.
Provided discharge guidance to families, reinforcing care plans and follow-up instructions before release.
Staff RN, Emergency Department Resource Pool
7 Years
Legacy Emanuel Hospital | 01.2007 - 01.2014
Delivered emergency nursing care to patients of all ages across six Legacy hospitals in the Portland metro area.
Handled critical care presentations including stroke, acute MI, and acute injuries with steady clinical judgment.
Supported conscious sedation, procedural sedation monitoring, MRI patient preparation, and anesthesia support in CT and MRI.
Adapted quickly to each facility and delivered independent nursing care across varied emergency department workflows.
Provided post-recovery care in PACU for adult and pediatric patients, supporting safe discharge preparation.
Staff RN, Emergency Department/Level 1 Trauma Center
2 Years
Legacy Emanuel Hospital | 01.2005 - 01.2007
Provided emergency nursing care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma environment.
Supported direct-to-OR trauma transfers, maintaining readiness during critical arrivals and handoffs.
Cared for high-acuity patients with calm, reliable bedside support during urgent clinical situations.
LPN, Urgent care
5 Years
Kaiser Permanente Hospital | 01.2000 - 01.2005
Delivered urgent care support for patients with acute needs and same-day treatment requests.
Collaborated with providers and ancillary staff to coordinate assessments, treatments, and patient flow.
Reinforced discharge planning, follow-up guidance, and return precautions to support safe transitions.
LPN, Resource pool
2 Years
Providence Medical System | 01.1998 - 01.2000
Provided discharge planning support for patients transitioning from medical-surgical care.
Coordinated care across units to align patient needs with assigned nursing teams.
Monitored patient status and escalated changes promptly to the appropriate clinical staff.
Education
Associate of Science - ASN
Clatsop Community College | Astoria | 06-2004
- Nursing
U.S. Army Medical Field Service School | San Antonio | 01-1998
Skills
Registered nurse
Basic life support
Pediatric advanced life support
Advanced cardiac life support
Conscious sedation
Procedural sedation monitoring
Anesthesia support
MRI patient preparation
Diagnostic imaging nursing
Emergency nursing
Cardiac stress testing
Interdepartmental care coordination
Interdepartmental coordination
Critical care monitoring
Discharge planning
Certification
Registered Nurse
Timeline
Staff RN, Diagnostic Imaging nurse.
St Vincents Hospital
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Staff RN, Imaging Department, Cardiac Stress Test RN
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Staff RN, Pediatric Emergency Room
Randall Children’s Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020Read More
Staff RN, Emergency Department Resource Pool
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2014Read More
Staff RN, Emergency Department/Level 1 Trauma Center