Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Twelve years of medical detox experience caring for individuals struggling to stop using alcohol and drugs, including pregnant women. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support on their journey to recovery.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Medical Detox Nurse
Providence Everett Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration for optimal treatment outcomes.
Improved patient recovery rates by implementing effective detox protocols and providing compassionate care.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in addiction nursing and enhance overall quality of care.
Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and appropriate interventions when necessary.
Coordinated discharge planning activities for successful transition from detox programs into other levels of care or community-based resources.
Promoted a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery by fostering trust, open communication, and empathy with patients.
Managed withdrawal symptoms effectively by applying evidence-based nursing practices tailored to individual needs.
RN
Healthy Hearts
09.2010 - 04.2012
Administered flu shots to the community.
RN With the Passport Program
Snohomish Health District
06.2007 - 08.2010
Helped transition foster children with medical needs into their foster homes to enable continuity of care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and patient history, resulting in better health outcomes.
Staff Nurse
Children's Country Home
06.2006 - 06.2007
Cared for medically fragile children on ventilators in a home like setting.
Clinic RN
North Seattle Pediatrics
05.2005 - 06.2006
Worked in a busy 5 doctor pediatric clinic providing care to well and sick children.
Home Care RN
Alliance Nursing
04.2004 - 04.2005
Provided home nursing care to a 6 year old, developmentally delayed, ventilator dependent child and attended school with him.
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Fairfax Hospital
06.2003 - 03.2004
Worked with children 12 and under struggling with mental health issues.
Staff Nurse
Seattle Children's Hospital
06.1991 - 06.2003
Provided nursing care to school age children and later, surgical patients aged newborn through age 21.